Prairie Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Prairie Alumroot
Heuchera richardsonii

Prairie Alumroot in flower
Prairie Alumroot in flower
 
Features

Clusters of rounded leaves and tall open spikes of small, greenish flowers.

 
 
Culture
Light shade to full sun; moist, well drained to slightly dry sites. 
 
Mature Height
2-4 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Green
 
 
Bloom Season
June - July
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes
Found in prairies.