Skip to content
Skip to main content
PatternBase

American Alumroot

Heuchera americana, Saxifragaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

FoamflowerTiarella cordifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Cardinal FlowerLobelia cardinalis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Eastern Red ColumbineAquilegia canadensis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Coral BellsHeuchera villosa

Two heuchera species compete for similar woodland conditions and root space

Uses

Functions

Ground Cover

Common Questions

What zones does American Alumroot grow in?

American Alumroot grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for American Alumroot?

Good companions for American Alumroot include Foamflower, Cardinal Flower, Eastern Red Columbine.

Design guilds with American Alumroot and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free