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Island Alum Root

Heuchera Maxima

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Overview

The Island Alum Root, Heuchera maxima, thrives in USDA zones 8-10. A semi-evergreen perennial, it boasts broad, scalloped leaves and tall, airy flower spikes. With a modest spread of up to 2 feet and height of around 3 feet, these plants are ideal for edging and ground cover in partial shade. The cream-colored blossoms, appearing in late winter to spring, attract hummingbirds, adding dynamic interest to shade gardens.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 7–10
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — The Island Alum Root, Heuchera maxima, thrives in USDA zones 8-10
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — A semi-evergreen perennial, it boasts broad, scalloped leaves and tall, airy flower spikesIsland Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — With a modest spread of up to 2 feet and height of around 3 feetIsland Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — these plants are ideal for edging and ground cover in partial shadeIsland Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — The cream-colored blossomsIsland Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — appearing in late winter to springIsland Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — adding dynamic interest to shade gardens+6

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Saxifragaceae

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Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — The Island Alum Root, Heuchera maxima, thrives in USDA zones 8-10
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — A semi-evergreen perennial, it boasts broad, scalloped leaves and tall, airy flower spikes
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — With a modest spread of up to 2 feet and height of around 3 feet
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — these plants are ideal for edging and ground cover in partial shade
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — The cream-colored blossoms
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — appearing in late winter to spring
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — adding dynamic interest to shade gardens
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — is a perennial native to the Channel Islands off the coast of California
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — known for its impressive foliage and delicate flowering stalks
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — rounded leaves up to 6 inches across
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — showcasing a rich green color with subtle veining
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — The foliage provides a lush
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — textured backdrop for other plants in your garden design.<br><br>In late spring to early summer

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