Heuchera richardsonii

Alum Root

Plant Type: Native - American

MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Clump forming green foliage forms rounded mound. New foliage has some white mottling or purple blush. Tiny, greenish flowers on slender stems 18-24" above foliage in May and June. Very winter hardy.

Height

12-18"

Spread

24-36"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Wonderful foliage accent or groundcover for dry beds and borders . Excellent when massed.

Heuchera richardsonii Plant Care:

Prefers organically rich, well drained soil. Tolerates full sun in cooler climates.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

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Alum Root Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average

Moderate

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Ground Cover

Nature Attraction

Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

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