Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
Foxtail Grass
In German
Rosa arkansana
Foxtail Grass
In French
Rosa arkansana
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
ber trawy
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
panicum Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Foxtail Grass 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Foxtail Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.