Heuchera x 'Harvest Lemon Chiffon'

Alumroot

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Common Name: 

Alumroot

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

25°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

40 cm

Maximum width: 

60 cm

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Harvest Lemon Chiffon') - Description

Graceful, wide, arching sprays of airy flowers in early summer above mounds of neat evergreen foliage. Makes an outstanding cut flower.

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Harvest Lemon Chiffon') - Blooming

Heuchera blooms from April to August, sprays of small flowers apear on branching, wiry stems. The dainty flowers some times attract hummingbirds. Remove the flower stems, when the flowers fade.

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Harvest Lemon Chiffon') - Growth

These plants form dense, compact, evergreen clumps. They do well in full or half sun. Requires mulching on a yearly basis. May need replanting after a while.

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Harvest Lemon Chiffon') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring. Or, if you're propagating by division, divide the clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall. Use young, vigorous, rooted division. Discard old, woody rootstocks.

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Harvest Lemon Chiffon') - Pest

Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Harvest Lemon Chiffon') - Interesting facts

Although plants of this genus are generally not eaten, the leaves can be consumed and have a somewhat sour and tangy flavor. Native Americans made a tonic using Alumroot as a digestive aid.

Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Harvest Lemon Chiffon') - Soil and irrigation

Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.

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