prairie alum root

Heuchera richardsonii (prairie alum root) have tiny greenish, bell-shaped flowers in open airy panicles that come from a wiry stem that extends above the mound of leaves in spring and early summer.

It is a clump-forming coral bells species native to the Chicago region. Best grown in organically rich, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It features a 12-18″ tall basal clump of heart-shaped, shallow-lobed, long-petiole, green leaves, which shows some white mottling or purple blush when young, maturing to a more uniform green. Use Heuchera in the garden along the edges of paths or in the fronts of borders.

Botanical Name Heuchera richardsonii
Common Name prairie alum root
Family Saxifragaceae
USDA Zone 3 thru 9
Light Requirement Full Sun to Part Shade
Season(s) of interest spring, summer
Height and Spread 1-2ft x 1-1.5ft
Flower Color Pale Green
Attracts Wildlife Attracts Pollinators,
Additional Information Native to Chicago Region. Drought tolerant.
Location in Lurie Garden East Dark Plate, Southwest Dark Plate

 

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