Heuchera americana
| Heuchera americana | |
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| 'Green Spice' | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus: | Heuchera |
| Species: | H. americana |
| Binomial name | |
| Heuchera americana L. | |
Heuchera americana, or American alumroot, is a small (under 2 ft. high and wide) evergreen perennial native to eastern and central North America in the Saxifrage family.
Characteristics
Heuchera cultivars at the BBC Gardeners' World show in June 2011, with 'Midnight Rose' in the centre.
American alumroot has lobed semi-palmate green, purple, or brown leaves that may or may not be veined or marbled. Loose racemes of insignificant green to cream flowers up to 1 meter tall bloom June to August. Found naturally in rock crevices and ledges of bluffs.[1][2]
This species has become popular with horticulturists and home-gardeners. It is usually grown for its unique foliage. New varieties are introduced regularly.[1]
Gallery
Heuchera americana 'Garnet' leaf
Heuchera americana 'Garnet' emerging flower stalk
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References
- 1 2 "Heuchera americana". Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 18 Feb 2016.
- ↑ "Plants Profile for Heuchera americana American alumroot". NRCS Plants Database. Retrieved 18 Feb 2016.
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