Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
use all-purpose fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Wild Snapdragon
Rosa arkansana
In German
Wilde Snapdragon
Rosa arkansana
In French
Snapdragon sauvage
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Salvaje Snapdragon
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
άγρια Snapdragon
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Selvagem Snapdragon
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Dziki Snapdragon
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Phlox Ferae
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scrophularioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Snapdragon and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Wild Snapdragon and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Snapdragon and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Wild Snapdragon and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Wild Snapdragon and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Snapdragon and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.