Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
American alumroot
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
5.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Dry-mesic to dry, often rocky forests, woodlands, and outcrops of various geological formations; tolerant of a range of rock types and chemistries. Frequent to common in the mountains and piedmont; infrequent in the inner coastal Plain; rare to absent in the outer coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Members of the genus Heuchera support the following specialized bee: Colletes aestivalis. Bees and other pollinating insects enjoy the nectar from the flowers.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Orange
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
July
August
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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