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Native Plant Society of Texas

Climbing Prairie Rose

Rosa setigera

Other common name(s):

Family:

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Plant Ecoregion Distribution Map

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East Central Texas Plains, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Northern Post Oak Savanna, Northern Prairie Outliers
Tertiary Uplands

Plant Characteristics

Growth Form

Shrub, Vine

Height

9
to
14
ft.

Spread

4
to
8
ft.

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Lifespan

Perennial

Habitat and Care Requirements

Soil Type(s)

Sand, Loam, Clay, Calcareous, Well Drained, Moist, Dry

Light Requirement

Sun, Part Shade

Water Requirement

Low, Medium

Native Habitat

Woodland

Bloom and Attraction

Bloom Color

White, Pink

Bloom Season

Spring

Seasonal Interest

Fruit, Nectar, Pollen, Flowers

Wildlife Benefit

Butterflies, Birds, Bees

Maintenance

Works on an arbor, pergola or lattice where leaves and stems can get air circulation. Prune dead wood and older shoots occasionally, after flowering. Propagation: seed.

Comments

Blooms May-August. Can grow as a rambling shrub or twine up a tree. Has almost no thorns. Leaves are divided into 3-5 leaflets which have sharp points. Deep pink flowers grow in clusters at the end of stems. Bright red fruits, called hips, follow blooms in the fall.

References

Learn about how to propagate Texas native plants.

Material Treatment Method Collection References
Softwood Cutting Softwood cuttings should be taken with a heel and treated with hormone. Ensure the cuttings are taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining medium. The best time to take cuttings is in late spring or early summer. 1) https://earthone.io/plant/rosa%20setigera 2) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=roset#:~:text=Propagation,open%20or%20stratified%20before%20planting. 3) https://www.gardenia.net/plant/rosa-setigera
Root Division 1) https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/database/lppi/sp342.shtml 2) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=roset#:~:text=Propagation,open%20or%20stratified%20before%20planting. 3) https://www.gardenia.net/plant/rosa-setigera
Seed Scarification Rose seeds should be taken from the hips as soon as ripe and planted in the open or stratified before planting. old-moist stratification is required to break the dormancy of most rose species. Germination is in 2-3 weeks. Hips can be collected as soon as they are ripe. Achenes can then be extracted by macerating the hips in water and recovering the seeds by flotation. 1) https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/database/lppi/sp342.shtml 2) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=roset#:~:text=Propagation,open%20or%20stratified%20before%20planting. 3) https://www.gardenia.net/plant/rosa-setigera
Hardwood Cutting Rooting hormone: Dip the bottom end of the cutting into rooting hormone powder, which will help stimulate the growth of new roots. Soil mix: Fill a small container with a mix of potting soil and perlite or sand to provide good drainage. Water the soil slightly. Plant the cutting: Make a small hole in the soil mix and insert the cutting into the hole. Tamp the soil around the cutting firmly to make sure it is secure. Water: Water the cutting gently, being careful not to wash away the rooting hormone. Keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid overwatering. Cover with a plastic bag: Cover the container with a clear plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect, trapping humidity and warmth. Place the container in a warm and bright but not direct sunlight location. Check the cutting: After a few weeks, gently tug on the cutting to see if it has rooted. If there is resistance, it means that the cutting has developed new roots. If not, put the plastic bag back and check again in a week. Transplanting: Once the cutting has developed roots, it can be transplanted into a larger container or outside in the garden. Prepare a cutting: Take a cutting from a healthy Rosa Setigera plant, ideally from a stem that is 6-8 inches long and has several nodes. Remove any leaves or flowers from the bottom part of the stem. https://plantiary.com/plant/rosa-setigera_10187.html

About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason