Heuchera x 'Purple Petticoats'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Purple Petticoats') - Description
Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats' is an outstanding, compact variety that is great as a groundcover. The unique foliage is heavily ruffled and unlike any other heuchera. The ruffling is so pronounced that you actually see the bright purple undersides of the leaves as they curl upward. The leaves hold their great purple color into winter and look stunning when covered in frost! Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats' is an aggressive grower that thrives in full sun or full shade locations.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Purple Petticoats') - 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 'Purple Petticoats') - 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 'Purple Petticoats') - 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 'Purple Petticoats') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Purple Petticoats') - 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 'Purple Petticoats') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
