Heuchera x 'Pistache'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Pistache') - Description
Heuchera 'Pistache' glows in the shade garden with exotic foliage! Plant Heuchera 'Pistache' in full shade for lovely lime green foliage or plant it in partial shade for electrifying chartreuse-yellow leaves that will light up the garden. Unlike other chartreuse colored Heucheras, 'Pistache' will not green up as the heat of summer comes. Small white flowers are displayed above the foliage on airy stems in early-mid summer. This robust grower is also very tolerant of high humidity and heat.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Pistache') - 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 'Pistache') - 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 'Pistache') - 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 'Pistache') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Pistache') - 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 'Pistache') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
