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Rhodiola rosea (Roseroot, Golden Root)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 520045

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rosales Family: Crassulaceae Genus: Rhodiola Species: Rhodiola rosea

Common Names add Roseroot Stonecrop edit | delete Golden Root edit | delete Roseroot edit | delete Plant Types edit Alpine Bedding Drought Tolerant Medicinal Perennial Wildflower   Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit August   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Elliptic   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Alpine/Rock Garden Coastal Garden Cottage Garden Low Maintenance Garden Wildflower Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light   Soil pH edit 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold Green   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Commonly used medicinal herb edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Sedum rosea
Rhodiola roanensis



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