Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Insects
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
Wood Sorrel
In German
Rosa arkansana
Sauerklee
In French
Rosa arkansana
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
alazán de madera
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Wood Sorrel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel 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
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.