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Photos and information about Minnesota flora - Prairie Alumroot: spike-like cluster of green to brownish ½ inch tubular flowers with orange-tipped stamens.
This plant tolerates more sun in the northern reaches of its native range. Partial shade is preferred in hot, dry, or more southern climates. Prairie Alumroot has relatively shallow roots and benefits from having a winter mulch applied – especially in cool weather climates.
18 paź 2024 · Alum Root and Heuchera are a few names for this shade-loving native plant. Our guide gives planting tips, cultivar options, and landscaping ideas.
Basic Description. Dense mounds of round, mottled foliage, 12 to 18 inches high, are the main feature. Foliage remains green through winter. Slender flower stalks, 24 to 48 inches high, bear many pea-sized, cream-colored flowers in May and June. A similar species, Heuchera americana, prefers somewhat moister conditions especially in full sun.
23 lip 2020 · Scientific name: Heuchera. Plant family: saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae) Other names: coral bells. Sowing time: February to May. Planting time: Spring. Flowering period: June to July. Location: sunny to partially shaded. Soil quality: sandy to loamy, nutrient rich, humus rich, lime tolerant.
Plant notes. Small, inconspicuous green flowers bloom along flowering stalks up to 3 ft tall. Dark-green leaves grow from the plant base to less than 1 ft tall. Plants filled in the study area in their third year of growth, and bloomed throughout June.
Prairie alumroot is a popular choice for ground cover, though the green or white flowers can be an added interest in a prairie or rock garden in midspring to early summer. This is a durable, long-lasting perennial that is easy to grow in sunny to partially shady areas with well-draining soils.
