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Rosa setigera

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 3.5 m (6 - 12 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
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Description The deciduous shrub Rosa setigera (prairie rose) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during early summer. Rosa setigera (prairie rose) produces showy fruit.
Typical Uses Cut flowers and hedge.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Rosa setigera . In autumn, Rosa setigera is alight with fall colour.
Cautions Rosa setigera (prairie rose) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets.