Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Prairie Climbing Rose (with a special Jennifer video!)

Before the real dry weather set in, our Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera) growing wildly in our regenerating field was spectacular and is really, truly a plant we want growing everywhere.


This rose appeared on its own with some help of the birds who love to eat their berries. As the land heals itself from its former life as a mowed lawn and the birds continue to poop more seeds, we get more and more growing. What a treat for us and local wildlife...birds, bees, etc!


This rose matures into clumps that provide clusters of blooms and safe places for nesting birds and animals to take cover.



Because the rose is so cool, I made a little video when it was in full bloom just for you all! Expect more of these in the future. 

5 comments:

  1. SO Awesome!! Cool to put a voice to your blog...I think you can root this from cuttings as I have rotted roses before not that one, but they seem to root pretty easy with Rooting Powder.

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    1. Although some things have rotted, I meant Rooted of course..lol

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    2. Hey thanks lady!! Now, I just need to figure out how to get better resolution with the file size I am allowed to upload. We haven't had anything rot here ever - HA HA HA HA HA! :)

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  2. I agree with Sondra! Love hearing that sweet voice! I have some Nootka Rose in my yard. It's weedy but I love the heavenly scented blossoms. Do more videos- that was fun!

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    1. Thanks lady! It's fun to make the videos and have a little more flexibility than with photographs. Weedy is my middle name. :)

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