Crevice Alumroot

Heuchera Micrantha

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Overview

The Crevice Alumroot, Heuchera micrantha, is a North American native perennial known for its compact mounds of scalloped, green leaves and delicate panicles of tiny, bell-shaped flowers. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inches. Preferring partial shade, Alumroot excels in well-drained soil. Its low-maintenance, drought-resistant traits make it ideal for rock gardens and border fronts.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — is a North American native perennial known for its compact mounds of scalloped

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — is a North American native perennial known for its compact mounds of scalloped

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Preferring partial shade, Alumroot excels in well-drained soil

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inches

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Its low-maintenance, drought-resistant traits make it ideal for rock gardens and border fronts

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — scientifically known as Heuchera micrantha

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — this alumroot can tolerate a broad spectrum of conditions

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — green leaves and delicate panicles of tiny

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — is a North American native perennial known for its compact mounds of scalloped

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Preferring partial shade, Alumroot excels in well-drained soil

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inches

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Its low-maintenance, drought-resistant traits make it ideal for rock gardens and border fronts

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — scientifically known as Heuchera micrantha

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — this alumroot can tolerate a broad spectrum of conditions

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Thriving in USDA zones 4 through 8

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — from partial shade to full sunlight

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — forming mounding clumps that are both compact and attractive

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — characterized by lobed leaves that vary in color from deep green to rich purples and bronzes

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Its foliage is its crowning glory

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — The leaves span around 2 to 4 inches in width

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — often with intricate veining or marbling

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — offering lush texture and year-round interest

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — and can reach up to 6 inches in length.<br><br>In the late spring to early summer

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — Heuchera micrantha sends up slender

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — that boast tiny bell-shaped flowers

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — about 18 to 24 inches tall

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — adding a delicate contrast to the bold foliage.<br><br>For optimum growth

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — The blossoms are typically cream to pale pink in color

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — this Alumroot prefers well-drained soil and consistent moisture

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — although it tolerates drought once established

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — It's important to note that in areas with intense summer heat

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