The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ROSEROOT
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The straight part
We know that "flower in rockery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flower in rockery = roseroot.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ROSEROOT mean?
ROSEROOT noun- Rhodiola rosea, a perennial crassulaceous plant with many claimed health benefits that grows in cold regions.