Native Plant Society of Texas, Collin County Chapter
Plant of the Month, White milkwort, Polygala alba Plant Description Upcoming Events

Common Name: Climbing Prairie Rose
Scientific name: Rosa setigera Michx.

Plant Habit:
--Small Shrub.
--The pink prairie rose has climbing branches 6-15 feet long.
Habit: Shrub, Deciduous
Bloom Time: May
Sun: Full sun
Autumn Foliage: yes
Leaf: Dark Green
Fruit: Red
Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil Description: Clay, Sand, Loam

See more 'Nice Plants' and their descriptions on the "Plants' page

 Next Meeting:
June 5, 2012

Cathy Lustgarten

Natives to Neighborhoods



Chapter Info Useful Sites to Visit Upcoming Events

The purpose of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) is to promote the conservation, research and utilization of the native plants and plant habitats of Texas, through education, outreach and example.

To this end, the Collin County Chapter of NPSOT holds monthly meetings January through October featuring speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats, sponsors donations for native plant demonstration gardens, plans field trips, and hosts native plant information tables at local outdoor events.

Texas Aggi Horticulure Website
Learn everything about Texas Horticulture
Click to visit the Texas Aggi Horticulture Website

Native Plant Society of Texas
Click to visit the Native Plant Society of Texas Web Site

Connemara Conservancy
Click to visit the Connemara Conservancy Web Site

BRIT (Botantical Research Institute of Texas)
Click to visit the BRIT Web Site

--May 19, 2012 -- Native Plant Day at Calloway's Nursery
Click to see more information about this event


--3rd Week of each Month: Thursday and Saturday -- Maintenance in the Heard Gardens, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

-October 4 - 7 -- NPSOT Annual Symposium. This year it will be in Kerrville, TX.
Click to visit the NPSOT Site for more Information