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Prairie Rose
Rosa arkansana
In the United States:
Native
· also called wild prairie rose, dwarf prairie rose
Prairie rose is a low-growing, suckering shrub that supplies pollen to honeybees during its peak bloom period. Flowers open from June into July on prickly stems in open, sunny habitats. The plant is drought-tolerant and forms dense thickets with minimal maintenance needs.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–July |
| Duration | ~33 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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