About

Rhodiola yunnanensis subsp. yunnanensis is a clump-forming perennial from Yunnan, China, producing upright, fleshy stems with overlapping, glaucous leaves and terminal heads of small, starry flowers in summer. A hardy and ornamental plant for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or border.

About the genus

Rhodiola are clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennials with fleshy stems and leaves and dense, terminal heads of small, starry flowers in yellow, white, pink or red. Hardy, drought-tolerant plants for sunny, well-drained rock gardens and borders.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.