Heuchera x 'Sashay'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Sashay') - Description
Wow! Heuchera 'Sashay' is a head turner with very unusual foliage - even for a Heuchera! The contrasting bicolored foliage is dark green on the top and lusty burgundy on the bottom. The leaves are so ruffled that the purple shows quite nicely from beneath. Heuchera 'Sashay' is absolutely charming!The associated photo was taken during winter at Terra Nova Nurseries. The resulting frost lines add another dimension to the already unique foliage!
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Sashay') - 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 'Sashay') - 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 'Sashay') - 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 'Sashay') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Sashay') - 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 'Sashay') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
