Rhodiola rosea

Also called Golden Root, Roseroot

AKA Sedum rosea
Clump-forming succulent
Yellow-green flower clusters form on thick branchless stems
Fleshy gray-green leaves on purple stems
Bloom Time: Midsummer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
25-30 cm

SPREAD:
20-25 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun. Established plants show good drought tolerance. Naturally found in higher elevations in Western North America and Europe.

Additional Notes about Aaron's Rod:

Rhodiola rosea extract has been used for thousands of years for increasing energy and stamina.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Gray

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Herbal/edible garden