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American Alumroot

Heuchera Americana

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Overview

The American Alumroot, Heuchera americana, thrives in USDA zones 4-9, favoring part-shade to full-shade. This herbaceous perennial offers mounded foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide, with leaves in varied shades of green sporting silver markings. In early summer, dainty, bell-shaped, white to pinkish flowers rise on slender stems up to 3 feet. Ideal for woodland gardens, it prefers well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–9Type Ground cover, Perennial
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — It flourishes in well-draining soils
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — In early summer, dainty, bell-shaped, white to pinkish flowers rise on slender stems up to 3 feetAmerican Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it prefers well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established; in early summerAmerican Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — including butterflies and bees.<br><br>For the clientAmerican Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — ground cover / perennial for half or shadeAmerican Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — This herbaceous perennial offers mounded foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide; preferring partial shade to full sunAmerican Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — showcasing its resilience in face of differing climates+46

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae

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American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — It flourishes in well-draining soils
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — In early summer, dainty, bell-shaped, white to pinkish flowers rise on slender stems up to 3 feet
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it prefers well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established; in early summer
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — including butterflies and bees.<br><br>For the client
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — This herbaceous perennial offers mounded foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide; preferring partial shade to full sun
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — showcasing its resilience in face of differing climates
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — the American Alumroot sends up slender stalks
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it prefers well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — ensuring enduring beauty in the designed landscape
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — The American Alumroot, Heuchera americana, thrives in USDA zones 4-9, favoring part-shade to full-shade; in early
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — presents itself as a charming
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — well-suited for a variety of landscape designs
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — Throughout its blooming season from late spring to midsummer
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — with leaves in varied shades of green sporting silver markings
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — the American Alumroot offers not only visual appeal but also a commitment to ecological garden practice
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — The American Alumroot, Heuchera americana, thrives in USDA zones 4-9, favoring part-shade to full-shade
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — green and white flowers in the garden
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — In early summer, dainty, bell-shaped, white to pinkish flowers rise on slender stems up to 3 feet; ensuring enduring
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — ground cover / perennial with green and white blooms
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — fostering a biodiverse environment
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — preferring partial shade to full sun conditions
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — and is generally unpalatable to deer
American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — the plant typically thrives across USDA zones 4 through 9
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