Elixir of Life, Russian
- Product number: 831857.1
- Origin: Mongolia and Russia
- Latin: Stemmacantha rhapontica, also known as Leuzea rhapontica, Leuzea carthamoides, Rhaponticum carthamoides
In Mongolia and Russia, the roots of this plant are used as a muscle enhancer, a kind of natural anabolic! Furthermore, it is said to increase zest for life and stamina. A very strong garden plant that thrives in the sun. The flower shape strongly reminds me of Centaurea macrocephala or artichokes, but in a beautiful lilac-pink color. The large, pointed leaves are also quite ornamental. Height 70-90 cm, flowering period July-August.
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Latin: Stemmacantha rhapontica, or also Leuzea rhapontica, Leuzea carthamoides, Rhaponticum carthamoides
Dutch: Levens-Elixer, Russisch (Elixir of Life, Russian)
Also known as: Maralroot, Hirschwurzel or Maralwortel. Leuzea rhapontica, Leuzea carthamoides, Rhaponticum carthamoides
English: Maral Root
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- Flower colour: Lilac
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Forst hardy
- Origin: Mongolia and Russia
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Stemmacantha rhapontica, also known as Leuzea rhapontica, Leuzea carthamoides, Rhaponticum carthamoides
- Dutch: Elixir of Life, Russian
- Also known as: Maral root, Rhapontic root or Maralwortel. Leuzea rhapontica, Leuzea carthamoides, Rhaponticum carthamoides
- English: Maral Root
