Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Bumblebees
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Dog Rose
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Heckenrose
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
Dog Rose
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
Dog Rose
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
Dzika róża
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
cynorrhodon
Phlox Ferae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scrophularioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon. Dog Rose has thorns and Wild Snapdragon doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Wild Snapdragon has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
- Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Dog Rose and Wild Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.