Heuchera x 'Frosted Violet'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Frosted Violet') - Description
Heuchera 'Frosted Violet' ia a classic Heuchera with rich burgundy-violet foliage accented with raisin veining. The color intensifies in the fall and is stunning when planted with gold foliage companion plants like Hosta 'June'. Grows best with some afternoon shade.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Frosted Violet') - 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 'Frosted Violet') - 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 'Frosted Violet') - 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 'Frosted Violet') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Frosted Violet') - 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 'Frosted Violet') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
