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 4–9Climate Temperate

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — commonly known as Hairy Alumroot

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–18 Inches

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — and while it can tolerate some drought

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — bringing versatile and enduring beauty to their landscape design

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — Gardeners can also enjoy Hairy Alumroot as a container plant

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — pink and white flowers in the garden

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — ground cover / perennial with pink and white blooms

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — commonly known as Hairy Alumroot; its richly colored leaves

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — it thrives in well-drained soil; hairy leaves that span between 4 and 8 inches in breadth

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12-24 inches wide; slender stems rise above the foliage

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