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Marcus, Joseph A.
Rosa setigera
Rosa setigera Michx.
Climbing Prairie Rose, Climbing Rose, Prairie Rose
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ROSE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
The pink prairie rose has climbing branches 6-15 feet long, with straight, scattered prickles along the stems. Leaves are divided into 3-5 leaflets which are sharp-pointed. The 5-petaled pink flowers are 2 inches across, with many yellow stamens. They grow in clusters at the end of stems, but often open 1 or 2 at a time. They sometimes grow in bowers extending 8 feet high and 10-15 feet long.
Climbing or trailing;
Vulnerable - occurence at the fringe of its range or in restricted areas, but not a threatened species.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: 6-15 feet tall.
Leaf: Dark Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit: Red hip (mature floral tube) surrounding achenes.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MO , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WVCanada: ON , QC
Native Habitat: Open woodlands and thickets in Texas.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Clay, Sand, Loam
Conditions Comments: Prairie rose is useful in a location where it can ramble or climb. The single form, five petaled rosy flowers gradually fade to near-white creating a wonderful multi-hued effect. Many birds relish the showy, red fruit.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistant: No
Propagation
Commercially Avail: yesMr. Smarty Plants says
Prickly vine for fire escape in Boston
February 23, 2010
I live in Boston area and would like to plant a prickly vine that will grow on my fire escape. What do you recommend?
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National Wetland Indicator Status
| Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
| Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
North American Native Plant Society - Etobicoke, ON
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 812 - All-Season Backyard Birdwatcher : Feeding and Landscaping Techniques Guaranteed to Attract the Birds You Want Year Round (2005) Schneck, M.Bibref 631 - Bogs, Meadows, Marshes, and Swamps: A Guide to 25 Wetland Sites of Washington State (1996) Churney, M. & S. Williams
Bibref 600 - Mississippi Wildflowers (1981) Parker, L.
Bibref 84 - Northern Prairie Wetlands (1989) Van Der Valk, A.
Bibref 194 - Weeds of the Northern U. S. and Canada: A Guide for Identification (1999) Royer, F. & R. Dickinson
Bibref 941 - Wild Garden: Instant Reference to More Than 250 Plants (2002) Huntington, L.
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Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Rosa setigera in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Rosa setigera in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rosa setigera
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-11Research By: TWC Staff