Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ray
Disk
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
disturbed sites, Grassland, riparian zones, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
0-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Average, Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average, Rich, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Broken Bones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Not Available
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
Cottage garden, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
TITHONIA 'Fiesta Del Sol'
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Fiesta del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
मैक्सिकन सूरजमुखी
In German
Rosa arkansana
mexikanische Sonnenblume
In French
Rosa arkansana
Mexican sunflower
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
girasol mexicano
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
Μεξικού ηλιέλαιο
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
girassol mexicano
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
meksykański słonecznika
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
Mexicanus HELIANTHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Applicable
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
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 Mexican Sunflower
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Mexican Sunflower 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 Mexican Sunflower 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 Mexican Sunflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Sunflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Mexican Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Mexican Sunflower height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower 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
Mexican Sunflower flower color: Orange Red
- Mexican Sunflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Mexican Sunflower 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 Mexican Sunflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.