Prairie Rose single which are dark green above

which are dark green above and brownish or olive beneath

whitish to pinkish flowers that bloom in open

the lance-shaped leaves feature wavy or slightly lobed edges

Breeding has expanded the color palette

Clumps should be cut back to the ground in late winter to early spring

Prairie Rose single which are dark green aboveRosa arkansana Common names include Prairie Rose, Arkansas Rose Prairie Rose can be found growing wild in prairies and roadsides, as its name suggests. It is a shrub that usually grows between 1 3' square, but can occasionally grow up to 5' tall. Its flowers range in color from white to dark pink, and grow in small clusters. Its flexible stems grow upright and are covered densely in small thorns. Its green leaves of 5 to 11 leaflets grow alternately