Downy Alum Root

Heuchera americana "Dale's Strain"

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prefers partial shade; drought tolerant. Good ground cover. Leaves are semi-evergreen. Remove stems of faded flower panicles to encourage continued bloom. In cold winter climates, a winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Leaves are semi-evergreen. Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years. Foliage has attractive fall colors. Seldom browsed by deer. Make nice cut flowers.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Cultivar of a native Kentucky species

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Height (ft)

1-2

Flower Color

Pink

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

June-Aug

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance