Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Desert Willow
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Rosa arkansana
In German
Wüsten Weide
Rosa arkansana
In French
desert Willow
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
desert Willow
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
desert Willow
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Desert Willow and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Desert Willow and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Desert Willow and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.