Native - American
Heuchera richardsonii
Alum Root
Plant Type: Native - American
Exposure: Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
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.
Height12-18"
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Spread24-36"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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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