Heuchera richardsonii (Prairie alumroot) 6-pack
Alumroot Description:
Heuchera richardsonii, commonly known as Richardson's alumroot, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae). It is native to North America and can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including open woods, rocky slopes, and meadows.
The plant typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet and has a mounded habit with evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves that form a basal rosette. The leaves are typically lobed and are often tinged with red or bronze. In late spring to early summer, it produces spikes of delicate, pink flowers on tall stalks. The flowers have five petals and are borne in small clusters at the top of the stems.
Heuchera richardsonii is a hardy and adaptable plant that prefers well-drained soil and partial shade, although it can also tolerate full sun or deep shade. It is commonly used in shade gardens, woodland gardens, and other naturalistic landscapes. In addition to its ornamental value, it is also valued for its ecological importance, as it provides habitat and food for a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. It is also commonly used as a groundcover or edging plant. The plant is drought-tolerant once established and does not require much maintenance.
Native Range:
Alumroot is found across the upper central United States. It is most common in the Midwestern region comprised of Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois.
Standard Plant Information:
Plant Height: 1' - 2'
Bloom Time: May - July
Preferred Habitat: Does well in part shade to full sun. Often found in fields, prairies, and woodland edges.