Botanical Name: Rhodiola rosea
Height: about 15 cm
Season of bloom: Spring.
Growing Conditions: Full sun. Rock gardens and troughs.
Wildlife benefits:
From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: No. An Arctic species which adapts to more southern gardens.
Remarks: The roots have an attractive floral fragrance. The roots have been used as an herbal tea and, apparently, to flavour vodka.
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