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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.
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.
Though unassuming, the green to cream flowers of Prairie Alumroot have stamens which extend beyond the petals, exposing tips of brilliant orange.
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.
18 paź 2024 · Alum Root or Heuchera (it goes by a few names) is a short native plant known for its colorful leaf cultivars. They keep their leaves year-round, even in cold climates. Spring brings tall, delicate flower stalks. Heucheras are perfect for shade gardens, super easy to grow, and are easily found at most plant nurseries.
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.
19 kwi 2024 · Prairie alumroot is a 12 ″ to 36 ″ tall, erect, perennial forb that rises on a rosette of basal leaves and several flowering stems (scapes) from a short, stout rootstock that divides into coarse roots. The leaves are all basal. They are on long, slender, hairy leaf stalks.
