Heuchera x 'Pinot Noir'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Pinot Noir') - Description
Heuchera 'Pinot Noir' features dramatic black-purple leaves in the spring. As the leaves mature, they turn more purple with a silvery overlay that is broken up by dark purple veining that streaks throughout the leaf. Heuchera 'Pinot Noir' produces an abundance of white flowers that dance above the dark foliage on airy stems in mid summer. Excellent heat and humidity tolerance!
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Pinot Noir') - 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 'Pinot Noir') - 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 'Pinot Noir') - 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 'Pinot Noir') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Pinot Noir') - 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 'Pinot Noir') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
