Heuchera x 'Palace Purple'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Palace Purple') - Description
Deep purple-red foliage, similar to maple leaves, make a handsome contrast in the front of the border or as a ground cover. Spires of small white flowers appear in early summer.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Palace Purple') - 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 'Palace Purple') - 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 'Palace Purple') - 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 'Palace Purple') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Palace Purple') - 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 'Palace Purple') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
