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Low Prairie Rose

Rosa arkansana
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Rosa arkansana (Low Prairie Rose) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Rosa arkansana, roșii de pădure măgurie (Low Prairie Rose), este un subarbore care se dezvolte în soare întreg sau parțial și preferă sustrat umed de tip liniștit (sând), mediu sau greu (argil). Este durabil în zonele 4-8, crește până la o înălțime de 1.2 m și este nativ în regiuni precum Alberta, Arkansas, British Columbia, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas și Wisconsin. Această plantă este notabilă pentru părțiile sale comestibile, care includ fructul, șoarele și stemurile, făcând-o o resursă valabilă în zonele unde crește natural.

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What is Low Prairie Rose?

Rosa arkansana, roșii de pădure măgurie (Low Prairie Rose), este un subarbore care se dezvolte în soare întreg sau parțial și preferă sustrat umed de tip liniștit (sând), mediu sau greu (argil). Este durabil în zonele 4-8, crește până la o înălțime de 1.

What is Low Prairie Rose used for?

Traditionally used for immune support, stress & anxiety. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Rosa species have been traditionally used in European herbalism to support immune function, often prepared as a decoction. Low Prairie Rose may similarly help maintain healthy immune responses.

    Flavonoids and anthocyanins found in roses are known for their antioxidant properties which can enhance the body's defense mechanisms against oxidative stress and inflammation.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
  • Traditional-use note: Low Prairie Rose appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

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Mixology suggestions

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Low Prairie Rose support blend
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tea
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Cultivare

Rosa arkansana, roșii de pădure măgurie (Low Prairie Rose), se dezvolte bine în soare întreg sau parțial și preferă sustrat umed de tip liniștit (sând), mediu sau greu (argil). Crește în zonele durabile 4-8 și poate atinge o înălțime de 1.2 m ca subarbore. Pentru creșterea optimă, asigurați-vă că sustratul rămâne umed constant, dar evitați irrigările excesive pentru a preveni rotul radicol. Această plantă este nativ în regiuni precum Alberta, Arkansas, British Columbia, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas și Wisconsin, făcând-o adaptabilă în climatelor temperate.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Habit
Subshrub
Mature size
1.2 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Low Prairie Rose for the first time

8steps

Start with a simple, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in various conditions.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A Low Prairie Rose plant or cutting, garden gloves, and a trowel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring or late fall when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5; prepare a hole twice as wide as the root ball.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant directly from its pot into the ground, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy; mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water deeply once a week, especially during dry spells. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune the plant annually for better growth and to encourage flowering; harvest shoots and stems for decorative purposes.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil, neglecting winter protection in colder regions, and not providing enough sunlight.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:FruitShootsStem
Edible uses: Tea
Other uses:Essential Oil
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

23 native · 8 introduced
Distribution across0 continents· 23 native· 8 introduced
Broader regions
native:Alberta, Arkansas, British Columbia, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming
introduced:Maine, Masachusettes, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, Québec, Vermont
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Specimen gallery

1 image
Rosa arkansana (Low Prairie Rose) — botanical photograph
Low Prairie Rose (Rosa arkansana)
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See also

8 related
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