Heuchera villosa (Hairy Alumroot)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusHeuchera
Speciesvillosa
CategoryPerennials
OriginAppalachians, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height60 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeExcellent for rock gardens, borders and open woodland gardens, or as an edger along paths or walkways.
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn, or by seed in spring.
CultivationGrow in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, making sure to provide consistent moisture if grown in full sun in a warm area. Remove the stems of faded flowers to encourage further bloom.
PestsSusceptible to leafy gall (Corynebacterium fascians), and affected plants should be destroyed.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves have 3 triangular lobes to 13 cm, and are pubescent.
Flower DescriptionWhite, rarely pink, flowers with green tips and broadly lanceolate petals.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is a many seeded capsule to 3-6 mm.

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