Golden Root, Rhodiola

Description for Golden Root, Rhodiola rosea Plant height: 9 - 15 inches Plant spread: Rhodiola rosea is a succulent herb up to 16 inches tall with several stems growing from a short, scaly rootstock. Flowers have 4 sepals and 4 petals, yellow to greenish-yellow in color sometimes tipped with red and blooming in summer. Several shoots growing from the same thick root may reach up to 14 inches (35 cm) in height. It is dioecious plant having separate female and male plants. Common name(s): Golden Root, Rose Root, Aaron's Rod, Arctic Root, King's Crown, Orpin Rose Flower colours: Yellow Bloom time: May-August Max reachable height: 16 inches Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Rhodiola rosea can easily be propagated from seeds and cutting. Sow seeds on the surface of the soil. Tamp seeds down and cover lightly with soil. Do not bury the seeds deeply, as this

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