| Latin Name: | Rhodiola rosea |
| Common Name: | Rose root |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Synonyms: | Sedum rhodiola. S. rosea. |
| Known Hazards: | None known |
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Author: L.
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| Habit: Perennial |
| Habitat: Crevices of mountain rocks and on sea cliffs[17]. |
| Height: 0.3 Width: 0.3 |
Cultivation Details:
Prefers a fertile well drained open loam in a sunny position[83, 200]. Tolerates fairly damp conditions but prefers a raised well-drained spot[83]. Established plants are drought resistant[190].
This species is extremely polymorphic[200].
Plants often self-sows when they are growing in a suitable position[83]. They can self-sow to the point of nuisance[K].
The dried root has a rose scent[1, 83].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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Propagation Notes:
Seed - surface sow in a sunny position in a greenhouse in spring. Do not let the compost dry out. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks at 10°c. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in early summer of the following year.
Division in August to October[200].
Cuttings taken in the growing season[200]. Basal shoots in early summer are easiest.
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