Heuchera elegans
Urn-Flowered Alumroot
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Urn-Flowered Alumroot (Heuchera elegans) - Description
Heuchera elegans is a species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family known by the common name urn-flowered alumroot. It is endemic to the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California, where it grows on the rocky slopes. Heuchera elegans is is a rhizomatous perennial herb with multi-lobed leaves. It produces an erect, drooping inflorescence which bears bright pink or magenta bell-shaped flowers. While uncommon in the wild, Heuchera elegans is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive garden flower, and for wildlife gardens and natural landscaping.
Urn-Flowered Alumroot (Heuchera elegans) - 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.
Urn-Flowered Alumroot (Heuchera elegans) - 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.
Urn-Flowered Alumroot (Heuchera elegans) - 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.
Urn-Flowered Alumroot (Heuchera elegans) - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Urn-Flowered Alumroot (Heuchera elegans) - 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.
Urn-Flowered Alumroot (Heuchera elegans) - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
