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Rosa acicularis

Beckmannia syzigachne

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Alberta's provincial flower, Alberta Wild Rose, is a small, deciduous shrub known for its beautiful pink blooms and thick, thorny stems.

Native to Canada, this hardy perennial is an attractive addition to any garden. Wildlife enjoy its edible rosehips, which inclined growers can use in jams, jellies, and rose hip tea.

Slough Grass is a hardy grass that will happily grow in any wet soil. It is usually found near water and is common haymaking material or forage.

Slough Grass is also useful for erosion control and land reclamation.

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Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) Quick Facts

Slough Grass Quick Facts

Zone: 1a

Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)

Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)

Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)

Moisture: normal

Moisture: wet

Light: any

Light: full sun

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: no

Fall colour: bright red

Flowers: pink,blooms between May and June. Flowers are both male and female

Flowers: yellowish, green

Growth rate: medium

Growth rate: fast

Life span: medium

Life span: short

Maintenance: low

Suckering: medium

Suckering: none

Pollution tolerance: medium

Pollution tolerance: high

Other Names: arctic rose, bristly rose, prickly wild rose

Other Names: sloughgrass, western slough grass

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Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) vs Slough Grass

Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose)

Slough Grass

Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) Quick Facts

Slough Grass Quick Facts

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