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Rhodiola rosea is one of the hardiest medicinal plants. It grows in some of the least hospitable places and is hardy to zone 2. Commonly known as Rose Root, it is a succulent in the same family as sedum and has a circumpolar distribution. It is low growing, sending up several 10-12 inch flower shoots from a fleshy root crown. It flowers in early summer with a tuft of tiny yellow flowers that turn red orange as it ages. It requires a slightly alkaline soil with good drainage and protection from hot afternoon sun. The plant has a long history as an adaptogen and anti-inflammatory used by northern people. A unique addition to the rock garden. It has been noted growing in the alpine regions of Vermont. We have also started propagating R. integrifolia, the species native to the Western US where it is known as King’s Crown. Once considered a sub species of R. rosea, it is now recognized as a true species with its own group of sub species. Similar form but with red to purple flowers.
R. integrifolia - Western rose root, King’s Crown. Red/purple flowers. Three year old plants
R. rosea - Considered medicinal, yellow flowers fading to red/orange. Five year old plants.
Flowering size plants sold in 3” pots.
Rhodiola rosea is one of the hardiest medicinal plants. It grows in some of the least hospitable places and is hardy to zone 2. Commonly known as Rose Root, it is a succulent in the same family as sedum and has a circumpolar distribution. It is low growing, sending up several 10-12 inch flower shoots from a fleshy root crown. It flowers in early summer with a tuft of tiny yellow flowers that turn red orange as it ages. It requires a slightly alkaline soil with good drainage and protection from hot afternoon sun. The plant has a long history as an adaptogen and anti-inflammatory used by northern people. A unique addition to the rock garden. It has been noted growing in the alpine regions of Vermont. We have also started propagating R. integrifolia, the species native to the Western US where it is known as King’s Crown. Once considered a sub species of R. rosea, it is now recognized as a true species with its own group of sub species. Similar form but with red to purple flowers.
R. integrifolia - Western rose root, King’s Crown. Red/purple flowers. Three year old plants
R. rosea - Considered medicinal, yellow flowers fading to red/orange. Five year old plants.
Flowering size plants sold in 3” pots.