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Prairie Alumroot
Heuchera richardsonii
PerennialPrairie Alumroot
Heuchera richardsonii
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Dry – Medium
Soil
Sandy, Loam
Size
1-3'
Bloom
Green to Cream, May–Jun
Why Grow It
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Rock Garden
Thrives in rocky, well-drained spots
Easy to Grow
Low maintenance & beginner friendly
Did You Know?
The leaves are noticeably hairy on their undersides — a trait that helps the plant conserve moisture in its dry prairie habitat.
When grown in full sun, the normally green flowers may develop yellow or even ruddy-red tints.
Prairie Alumroot is the true prairie species of the coral bell family, thriving in dry, sandy soils where garden Heuchera varieties would fail.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Small Native Bees
Sweat bees and mining bees visit tiny flowers
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Skippers
Use flowers as nectar source in prairies
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Beneficial Insects
Foliage shelters ground-dwelling predator beetles
Good Companions
🌸 Wild Bergamot
💛 Black-eyed Susan
🌿 Little Bluestem
💜 Prairie Smoke
Planting Guide
- Plant crown at soil level in well-drained, dry to medium soil.
- Provide full sun to light shade; tolerates rocky or sandy ground.
- Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain plant vigor.
Plant Details
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