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

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) — providing afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — making it a charming and beneficial addition to any landscape

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — white flowers in the garden

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — perennial with white blooms

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — perennial for half or shade

Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — green leaves and delicate panicles of tiny; its foliage is its crowning glory

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

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