Rhodiola Rosea (Crassulaceae)
One of the hardiest medicinal plants, growing in some of the least hospitable places and hardy to zone 2. Rose root, or golden root, is a succulent in the same family as sedum and has a circumpolar distribution. It is low growing, sending up several 12”-14” 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. It has been studied by the Russians for its ability at regulating stress in the body, physical or mental, and for recovery from physical exertion. A wonderful, medicinal addition to the rock garden.
One of the hardiest medicinal plants, growing in some of the least hospitable places and hardy to zone 2. Rose root, or golden root, is a succulent in the same family as sedum and has a circumpolar distribution. It is low growing, sending up several 12”-14” 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. It has been studied by the Russians for its ability at regulating stress in the body, physical or mental, and for recovery from physical exertion. A wonderful, medicinal addition to the rock garden.
One of the hardiest medicinal plants, growing in some of the least hospitable places and hardy to zone 2. Rose root, or golden root, is a succulent in the same family as sedum and has a circumpolar distribution. It is low growing, sending up several 12”-14” 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. It has been studied by the Russians for its ability at regulating stress in the body, physical or mental, and for recovery from physical exertion. A wonderful, medicinal addition to the rock garden.