Crevice Alumroot
Heuchera Micrantha
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 5–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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