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Hairy Alumroot

Heuchera Villosa

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Overview

Heuchera villosa, commonly known as Hairy Alumroot, is a perennial valued for its mounded foliage and delicate, bell-shaped blooms. Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soil, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12-24 inches wide. Its richly colored leaves, ranging from green to maroon, provide a striking textural contrast in garden designs. The plant is hardy, low maintenance, and attracts pollinators while resisting deer.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — Its richly colored leaves
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — extending the plant's height an additional 18 to 24 inchesHairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — The plant is hardy, low maintenance, and attracts pollinators while resisting deerHairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — it thrives in well-drained soilHairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — particularly in cooler climatesHairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — It's best planted in well-drained soil that's rich in organic matterHairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — with some cultivars offering variegated or deeply veined leaves+46

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
12–18 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — Its richly colored leaves
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — extending the plant's height an additional 18 to 24 inches
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — The plant is hardy, low maintenance, and attracts pollinators while resisting deer
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — it thrives in well-drained soil
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — particularly in cooler climates
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — It's best planted in well-drained soil that's rich in organic matter
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — with some cultivars offering variegated or deeply veined leaves
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — capable of enduring brief periods of full sun
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — dainty bell-shaped flowers on tall
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — pink and white flowers in the garden
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — commonly known as Hairy Alumroot; its richly colored leaves
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — Hairy Alumroot has a rich texture that adds depth to garden designs
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — hairy leaves that span between 4 and 8 inches in breadth
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — ground cover / perennial with pink and white blooms
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — commonly known as Hairy Alumroot
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — provide a striking textural contrast in garden designs
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — this hardy plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — and while it can tolerate some drought
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — it makes up for in visual impact
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — slender stems rise above the foliage
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — and adding texture to woodland settings
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — Gardeners can also enjoy Hairy Alumroot as a container plant
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — bringing versatile and enduring beauty to their landscape design
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — it thrives in well-drained soil; hairy leaves that span between 4 and 8 inches in breadth
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