How to Grow and Care for Stonecrops

Rose root (Rhodiola rosea) is a cold-loving plant that has historically been harvested in Siberia and China. It is a compact plant with tough, waxy leaves and bunched yellow flowers that you can find in the wild in cold-weather cliffside and mountainous environments.

Ledge Stonecrop (Rhodiola integrifolia) is a flowering plant that can be found on mountainous regions of Russia and North America. The ledge Stonecrop gets its name from its ability to grow on sparse cliff sides. This species is considered endangered in the United States.

Gray stonecrop (Rhodiola pachyclados) is a low-growing alpine succulent that originates in Iran. Gray stonecrop is commonly planted in rock gardens as edging and ground cover. This species is considered easy to grow and prefers dry soils and full sunlight for optimal growth.

Pallas (Rhodiola quadrifida) is a flowering herbaceous species occurring naturally in mountainous regions of China, Russia, and Pakistan. The species is valued in China and has been documented for over 1,000 years. In Russia, a bouquet of pallas used to be given to newlyweds to ensure good health and prosperity. It is a relative of the sedum and jade plants.

Redpod stonecrop features a rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves from which arises a sturdy stem topped with a cluster of vibrant reddish-pink flowers. These eye-catching blossoms and their preference for high-altitude rocky outcrops highlight redpod stonecrop's resilience and adaptation to harsh, mountainous environments.