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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.
Plant tray cells are approximately 2” wide x 5” deep in the trays of 38 and 50, and 2.5" wide x 3.5" deep in the 3-packs and trays of 32; ideal for deep-rooted natives. Full-color tags and planting & care instructions are included with each order. Download: Planting and Care of Potted Plants
Plant database entry for Prairie Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) with 5 images, 2 comments, and 48 data details.
30 sty 2024 · Prairie Alumroot’s tiny, bell-shaped flowers bloom for up to a month and though they can go unnoticed, the orange stamens are easily spotted by small bees. Seeds are dispersed by the wind. You may also know this plant as Richardson’s Alumroot. Core Characteristics. Category: Perennial. Wisconsin Native: Yes. USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3.
Heuchera richardsonii, commonly called prairie alumroot or Richardson's alumroot, is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial native to portions of the north-central United States and south-central Canada. It can be found growing on prairies, open woodlands, glades, slopes, bluffs, and uplands, often in rocky or sandy soils.
Our highlighted native plant is Prairie Alumroot, Heuchera richardsonii. Prairie Alumroot is a low growing plant which forms a one foot tall mound-like rosette of evergreen leaves.
This is one of several native plant species that crosses over between prairie, woodland edge, and savanna landscapes and right into the conventional home garden. It's also a perfect plant to complement the matrix species grasses and sedges.
