Actaea pachypoda.
Prairie Wild Rose is a perennial wildflower native to the central United States where it can often be found growing in fields and prairies or alongside roads and the edges of woodlands.
Plant grows to about 2 feet in height and produces fragrant pink-white flowers which bloom from June through August.
Prairie Wild Rose
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Light Requirement: Full to partial sun Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/2 inch Plant Spacing: 24 to 36 inches Germination Note: Scarification and Cold stratification required Stratification Time: 4 months Bloom Time: June through August Growing Tips
Direct sow in late fall on the soil's surface, as these seeds require light to germinate. For spring planting, mix seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days (cold stratification) before planting. Keep soil moist until germination.
How to Scarify Seeds
These seeds have a hard coating that requires scarification prior to cold stratification and planting. To scarify, rub the seeds lightly with sandpaper or soak them in 180°F water overnight.
A Note on Cold Stratification
These seeds require cold, moist stratification. To naturally stratify the seeds, plant outdoors late fall on a weed-free site and allow seeds to overwinter.
To artificially stratify the seeds, place the seeds and a moist medium (such as a damp paper towel, coffee filter, sand, or vermiculite) in a labeled, sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator (33-40°F) for the amount of time noted on the growth chart before sowing.