Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle'

Hairy Alumroot

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Common Name:

Hairy Alumroot

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Yellow Brown

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle') - Description

Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle' is a flashy new sport of Heuchera 'Caramel'. The large lobed leaves are a striking lime-yellow color that will definitely draw attention in the garden! Since it is a villosa type, Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle' is a strong grower and sun tolerant. The creamy white flowers in mid-late summer are an added bonus, but this hot new Heuchera is worthy of planting just for the foliage alone! Very unusual and striking!

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle') - 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.

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle') - 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.

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle') - 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.

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle') - Pest

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

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle') - 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.

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle') - Soil and irrigation

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