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wild rose
Rosa arkansana


Fort Collins

Dimensions
Height: 6.0 in. to 3.0 ft.
Spread: 2.0 ft. to 10.0 ft.
Growth Form
Shrub
Program Association
Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Grassland Birds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Riparian Birds, Shrubland Birds, Small Mammals, Woodland Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Very Low
Plant Community
Foothills, Plains
Season of Bloom
June, July, August
Flower Color
Pink Shades, White Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Readily Suckers
Design Considerations
Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Limited Availability, Thorns
Duration
Perennial
Natural Landscape Position
Fort Collins Model
1, 2
Soil Type
Variable
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
Careful! Sharp Spines, Thorns Or Other Appendages.

Notes

This is an important larval and adult food host for many of our native invertebrates. 


Above ground stems only last a few years but, will be replaced by new shoots.