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Rhodiola integrifolia ssp. integrifolia
Rhodiola integrifolia Raf. ssp. integrifolia
Ledge Stonecrop, Roseroot, Rosewort
Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)
Synonym(s): Sedum alaskanum, Sedum integrifolium, Sedum rosea ssp. integrifolium, Sedum rosea var. alaskanum, Sedum rosea var. frigidum, Sedum rosea var. integrifolium, Sedum roseum ssp. integrifolium, Sedum roseum var. alaskanum, Sedum roseum var. frigidum, Sedum roseum var. integrifolium, Tolmachevia integrifolia
USDA Symbol: RHINI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Stout roots produce new, upright bunches of stems each year with broad, bright green, rounded, succulent leaves topped by flat clusters of starry, red-purple flowers. The seed pods are also showy, turning the same red-purple. The entire plant is not more than 6 in. tall.
When soils dries out late in the season, the leaves of this plant often shrivel.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYNative Distribution: Mts. from AK to Tulare Co., CA & CO
Native Habitat: Moist – at least early in the season – rocky cliffs & ridges
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: When soils dries out late in the season, the leaves may shrivel.
Propagation
Description: Increase by cuttings, rooted sections or seed. Seedlings should not be too wet as they are prone to root rot.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Rhodiola integrifolia ssp. integrifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Rhodiola integrifolia ssp. integrifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rhodiola integrifolia ssp. integrifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff