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About Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax


About New Zealand Flax and Prairie Wild Rose


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Perennial   

Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
2   
99+

Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods   
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-2   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
121.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
200.00 cm   
99+
121.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White   
Orange   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Yellow, Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Yellow, Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Yellow, Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Sword-like   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   
Needs more water during establishment   

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   
Clay, 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   
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   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Insignificant   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

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   
Anaesthesia   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Borders   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C   
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip   
Leaves, Sap   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Container   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana   
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'   

Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose   
New Zealand Flax   

In Hindi
Rosa arkansana   
New Zealand flax   

In German
Rosa arkansana   
Neuseeländer Flachs   

In French
Rosa arkansana   
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande   

In Spanish
Rosa arkansana   
New Zealand flax   

In Greek
Rosa arkansana   
New Zealand flax   

In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana   
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia   

In Polish
Rosa arkansana   
Nowa Zelandia lnu   

In Latin
Rosa arkansana   
New Zealand flax   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Liliales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Agavaceae   

Genus
Rosa   
phormium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
NA   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Hemerocallidoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax

Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax

Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and New Zealand Flax season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral.

Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax Physical Information

Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax are as follows:

Care of Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax

Care of Prairie Wild Rose and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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