Take the possibility of rainfall and flash flooding seriously when hiking the canyons of Northern Arizona. It is a good idea before you hike to study maps to identify possible escape routes. Be especially careful hiking the Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon, and Glen Canyon regions.
Own-root roses are propagated by rooting stem cuttings of one variety of rose. From the band size pots tyically sold, the plants will put out a few new full-sized canes each year and then reach mature height and width in 2-5 years, depending on the variety.
Drift roses were developed for use as flowering ground covers. Drift roses (Rosa Drift varieties), generally hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 or 5 through 11, are a series of ground-cover roses designed for versatility in landscape applications. Drift roses are wider than they are tall -- usually about 18 inches tall by 30 inches wide. The plants bloom repeatedly throughout the growing season and are simple to maintain.