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 The State Flower of Iowa, the Prairie Rose is a small suckering shrub with prickly stems and beautiful flowers.  Its erect branches are very bristly, and the leaves are shiny green.

It flowers for a long period in summer, and the single, mildly fragrant blooms vary in color from pink to red.  The round hips (fruit) are bright red.

quailbutterflybee Prairie Rose attracts bees and butterflies. Birds feed on the hips in winter, aiding in seed dispersal.
 
Height: 2 ft
Color: Pink - reddish pink
Flowering Time: Jun - Jul
   

Companion Plants:
Bird's Foot Violet,
Flowering Spurge
Prairie Rose grows on wet mesic to dry prairies and roadsides. It requires full to partial sun.

It is best propagated from seed, but it takes times for the plant to establish. It can also be propagated from rood division in late fall or early spring.

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Rose hips, high in Vitamin C, can be eaten raw, stewed, candied or as preserves.  Rose petals can be candied, eaten in salads, or used to make wine.

Prairie Rose Price List

2,500 seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
RosArkP Packet $2  
RosArk.25 1/4 oz $4  
RosArk.5 1/2 oz $7  
RosArkOz Ounce $12  
RosArkLb Pound $180  
To order Prairie Rose / Wild Rose,
Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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