Rhodiola rosea
ROSE ROOT, KING'S CROWN
Crassulaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia, UK, North America

Other Botanical Names: Sedum rhodiola, Sedum rosea, Rhodiola arctica, Rhodiola iremelica, Rhodiola scopoliion, Sedum scopoliion

Other Common Names: Arctic Root, Orpin Rose

 
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Rhodiola rosea
ROSE ROOT, KING'S CROWN
Crassulaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-grey; crossed leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits alpine, coastal, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: accents, mass planting, informal edging, pot, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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