Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
United States
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
Rosa blanda
Common Name
Ironwood
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
Rosa blanda
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Rosa blanda
In French
désert Ironwood
Rosa blanda
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
Rosa blanda
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
ροζ μίγμα
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Rosa blanda
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
Rosa blanda
In Latin
desert ironwood
Rosa blanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Meadow Rose
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Meadow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Meadow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Ironwood and Meadow Rose Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Meadow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Meadow Rose are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
- Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Ironwood and Meadow Rose
Care of Desert Ironwood and Meadow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Ironwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.