Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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 Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Rosa arkansana
In German
Emu Bush
Rosa arkansana
In French
Emu Bush
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
emu Μπους
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Emu Bush
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Emu Bush
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myoporeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Emu Bush and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Emu Bush and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray 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 Emu Bush and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Emu Bush and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Emu Bush 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.