Heuchera x 'Lime Rickey'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Lime Rickey') - Description
A new Heuchera with a real twist! The shocking lime green leaves of Heuchera 'Lime Rickey' will glow in any shady landscape. This breakthrough in Heuchera coloration is a vigorous grower with pure white flowers produced on tall 17" stems. Plant with purple-leaved Heucheras for a striking contrast! Deer resistant.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Lime Rickey') - 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 'Lime Rickey') - 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 'Lime Rickey') - 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 'Lime Rickey') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Lime Rickey') - 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 'Lime Rickey') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
