Heuchera x 'Gypsy Dancer'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Gypsy Dancer') - Description
Heuchera 'Gypsy Dancer' is best known for its incredible flower power. Numerous light pink flowers dance over the dark purple foliage nearly all summer. Heuchera 'Gypsy Dancer' has dark purple veins that really stand out through the silvery-grey overlay on the leaves. Remains neat and compact with foliage only 8" high.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Gypsy Dancer') - 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 'Gypsy Dancer') - 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 'Gypsy Dancer') - 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 'Gypsy Dancer') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Gypsy Dancer') - 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 'Gypsy Dancer') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
