Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
  
Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
Wide range of ecological site
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
  
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
  
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
  
CHOISYA ternata
  
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
  
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
  
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
  
Philadelphus
  
In German
Rosa arkansana
  
Pfeifensträucher
  
In French
Rosa arkansana
  
Philadelphus
  
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
  
Philadelphus
  
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
  
Philadelphus
  
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
  
Philadelphus
  
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
  
Jaśminowiec
  
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
  
Philadelphus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Philadlephus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Philadelpheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hydrangeoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available