Heuchera hybrids

Alumroot

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Common Name:

Alumroot

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Silver Brown Variegated Yellow Black Orange Pink Purple Red Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

55 cm

Maximum width:

55 cm

Alumroot (Heuchera hybrids) - Description

The genus Heuchera includes herbaceous perennials with lobed leaves on long petioles and many available flower forms.

Alumroot (Heuchera hybrids) - Blooming

Heuchera blooms from April to August, sprays of small flowers apear on branching, wiry stems. The dainty flowers some times attract hummingbirds. Remove the flower stems, when the flowers fade.

Alumroot (Heuchera hybrids) - Growth

These plants form dense, compact, evergreen clumps. They do well in full or half sun. Requires mulching on a yearly basis. May need replanting after a while.

Alumroot (Heuchera hybrids) - Planting

Sow seeds in spring. Or, if you're propagating by division, divide the clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall. Use young, vigorous, rooted division. Discard old, woody rootstocks.

Alumroot (Heuchera hybrids) - Pest

Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.

Alumroot (Heuchera hybrids) - Interesting facts

Although plants of this genus are generally not eaten, the leaves can be consumed and have a somewhat sour and tangy flavor. Native Americans made a tonic using Alumroot as a digestive aid.

Alumroot (Heuchera hybrids) - Soil and irrigation

Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.