Heuchera x 'Encore'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Encore') - Description
Heuchera 'Encore' is an exciting new variety which displays beautiful mounds of colorful foliage. In the spring, the foliage is deep rose-purple colored with a light silvering on top and reddish-purple underneath. As the leaves mature, they turn lighter rose with a heavy silver overlay and the dark purple veins turn more smoky purple. Heuchera 'Encore' is very tolerant of heat and humidity which makes it perfect for gardens in the southeastern United States.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Encore') - 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 x 'Encore') - 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 x 'Encore') - 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 x 'Encore') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Encore') - 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 x 'Encore') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
