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Heuchera Prairie Alumroot
Common Name: Heuchera
Botanical Name: Heuchera
Variety: Prairie Alumroot
Blossom Color: Green
Bloom Time: May-Jul
Zone: 3 to 8
Exposure: Sun or Part Shade
Mature Height: 24"
Mature Width: 8-12"
Notes: Produces a mound of beautiful curly-edged foliage. Flowering stalks reach 2' and will sometimes stretch to 3' before setting blooms in a soft pale green or cream color in the shade, with tints of yellow or red in the sun. Will tolerate a wide range of soil moisture, but is best in well-drained soil. Shallow-rooted, so protect with mulch in the winter. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators.