Heuchera x 'Peppermint Spice'

Alumroot

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Common Name:

Alumroot

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Peppermint Spice') - Description

Spice up your shade garden with a kaleidoscope of color! Heuchera 'Peppermint Spice' has broad, green leaves with a silvery overlay, darker green edges, and purplish-red veining. The coloration is most intense during cooler months, eventually turning to brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall. Spires of lovely rose-pink flowers in early summer are wonderful for cut flower arrangements! Similar to Heuchera 'Green Spice', but with slightly more compact habit and pink flowers.

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Peppermint Spice') - 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 'Peppermint Spice') - 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 'Peppermint Spice') - 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 'Peppermint Spice') - Pest

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

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Peppermint Spice') - 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 'Peppermint Spice') - Soil and irrigation

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