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Roundleaf Alumroot

Heuchera Cylindrica

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Overview

The Roundleaf Alumroot, Heuchera cylindrica, is a perennial prized for its robust mounds of round, lobed leaves, with foliage reaching up to 12 inches across. It flourishes in zones 4-8, preferring partial shade and well-drained soil. In early summer, it sports slender, 18 to 24-inch-tall stalks with delicate, cylindrical greenish-white blooms, adding subtle height to your garden design while attracting pollinators. Ideal for border fronts and woodland settings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 4–9Climate Alpine
Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera Cylindrica) — is a perennial prized for its robust mounds of round

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Saxifragaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera Cylindrica) — white and yellow flowers in the garden

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