Heuchera sp. (Alumroot)

Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with orange and lime green leaves, a low growing garden plant.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with vibrant orange foliage rounded with lime green edges within the soil.

Botanical name: Heuchera sp.

Common names: Alumroot, Coral Bells

Family: Saxifragaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Heuchera sp., also known as Alumroot, is a low-growing, groundcover hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. This small plant prefers full sun, semi-shade, or shade with moderate water. In summer months, the plant is adorned with an abundance of pink, white, off-white, red, crimson, vinous, yellow, and orange flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The foliage is ornamental in itself, with plum purple leaves and burgundy-colored veins.

Heuchera is ideal for rock gardens, containers, or landscape edging. For those in cold climates, Heuchera can be grown in a pot and moved indoors during times of extreme cold. When planting Heuchera ap., make sure to choose a location that is well-drained and only water the plant as needed. The soil should also be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. When Alumroot is grown in an optimal setting, it will flourish and bring a burst of color to your garden.


Image gallery: 31 images
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink flower stems with rounded bronze foliage close up image.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink flower stems rising above rounded bronze leaves on the ground.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) red leaves plant top down view on dark soil
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) leaves in dark soil during a sunny day
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) 'Sugar Plum' purple leaves and small pink flower clusters close up
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) 'Sugar Plum' with delicate pink flowers rising above the purple rounded foliage.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) golden orange leaves plant, a cluster of low foliage in soil.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) plants grow in soil with rounded, golden orange leaves creating dense clusters.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink flower clusters rise above low mounds of lush green leaves.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with delicate pink flower clusters emerging from a base of green foliage.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) deep purple leaves with wavy edges in a dense plant mound.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with dark ruffled foliage forming a dense cluster of purple textured leaves.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) close up with small pink bell-shaped flower spikes on tall stems.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with many tiny, vibrant pink bell-shaped flowers on slender, upright dark stalks.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with deep purple leaves and small pink flower stems, close up.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) plant with rounded ruffled purple leaves and slender upright flower spikes.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) deep purple leaves close up plant
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) deep purple leaves with water drops on surface
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) bronze purple leaves, close up view of layered foliage plant.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) bronze purple leaves densely clustered together with small droplets of water.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) purple leaves with pink flower stalks rising above the ground foliage.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with distinctive purple lobed leaves and slender stalks holding tiny pink flowers.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink flower close up on a slender stem with serrated red leaves.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) flower buds atop a thin red stem rising above broad green foliage.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) green and dark purple leaves plant side by side close up
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) showing green and dark purple leaf foliage growing side by side together
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) red flower stalks rising above silvery green ruffled leaf ground cover plant
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) stems topped with tiny red flowers growing above lobed, silver green foliage.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink and lime green leaves close up during the early morning sunlight
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) leaves with vivid pink centers and lime green margins in the dark soil
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with purple leaves and small pink flower clusters in a close up.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with distinctive purple lobed leaves and slender stalks holding tiny pink flowers.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) yellow leaves plant growing close to the dark brown soil surface.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with yellow leaves grows directly in the dark brown soil.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) leaves, light green foliage with deep purple veins, close up plant.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) leaves with light green color and dark purple vein detail on edges.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with red flower spikes above silver green scalloped leaves, plant close up.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with many tall red flower spikes rising from low silver green foliage.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) deep purple leaves clump plant close up ground level textured foliage
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with rich purple heart-shaped leaves forming a dense ground cluster in soil
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with tiny pink flowers rising above lush green scalloped leaves close up
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with tall stems holding clusters of light pink flowers above green foliage
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink leaves growing in a small container close up top view
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with distinctive pink foliage growing from a small plastic nursery container.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) plant with purple, bronze, and yellow leaves in ground soil rows.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) plants grow in soil with rounded foliage in varying deep color shades.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) deep purple leaves of this plant close up top down perspective
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with large ruffled purple leaves spreading across the dark soil ground cover
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) yellow plant with red veins on leaves close up
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) yellow leaves with red veins growing low to the ground
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink flower stalks in a close up, with many small buds.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) flower stalks rise with tiny pink buds against a soft green background.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with purple and yellow leaves growing as low ground cover plant
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) plants growing in soil with clusters of purple and yellow ruffled leaves.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink flower clusters rising above broad rounded green foliage plant.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) displaying small pink flower clusters emerging from a mound of green leaves.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) pink and silver leaves plant close up for garden interest
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) leaves include pink and silver shades with rounded lobes and textured edges.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) deep purple leaves in a close up view of the foliage
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) with large rounded foliage in a dark shade of purple.
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) purple leaves close up with thin veins and rounded wavy edges
Heuchera sp. (Alumroot) leaves with distinct purple tones and a ruffled, textured surface appearance.


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