Redpod Stonecrop
Rhodiola rhodantha
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Rhodiola
- Species:
- Rhodiola rhodantha
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Red, Pink
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Phoebus Apollo (Parnassius phoebus)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Frigid Bumble Bee (Bombus frigidus), Frigid Bumble Bee (Bombus frigidus), High country bumble bee (Bombus kirbiellus), High country bumble bee (Bombus kirbiellus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and subalpine regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o