Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
New Zealand
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Unknown
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
deer resistant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa arkansana
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa arkansana
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
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 Leatherleaf Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge 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.