Identification |
Genus
Rosa
Species
gallica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
French rose
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S6515
Data source
MedPl p261;Frgnt p84
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Rosa gallica have a mildly perfume scented aroma.
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Special qualities |
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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Adverse factors |
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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Herbal medicine |
Medicinal properties
antidepressant
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not self-administer essential oil internally.
Medicinal notes
Rosa gallica may have beneficial uses as an antidepressant. The flowers and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not self-administer essential oil internally.
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet fragrance increase with drying
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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Nutrition |
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rosa gallica is a perennial.
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