Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Rosa acicularis
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
Nutmeg
In Hindi
कांटेदार गुलाब
जायफल
In German
Nadel-Rose
Muskatnuss
In French
rosier arctique
noix de muscade
In Spanish
rosa espinosa
nuez moscada
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
rosa espinhoso
noz-moscada
In Polish
kolczasta róża
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
spinis rosa
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Nutmeg
Season and care of Prickly Rose and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Nutmeg season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Prickly Rose and Nutmeg Physical Information
Prickly Rose and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Nutmeg are as follows:
Prickly Rose flower color: White
Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Prickly Rose and Nutmeg
Care of Prickly Rose and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prickly Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.