Richardson's Alumroot

Heuchera richardsonii, Saxifragaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverDynamic AccumulatorPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Creeping Jacob's LadderPolemonium reptans

Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

Stiff TickseedCoreopsis palmata

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Wild StonecropSedum ternatum

Shade Provision

Plantain-Leaved SedgeCarex plantaginea

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Smallflower AlumrootHeuchera micrantha

Congeneric species compete for similar woodland niches and soil resources

Starry False Solomon's SealMaianthemum stellatum

Dense Heuchera rosettes can outcompete smaller woodland plants like Maianthemum for light and soil resources

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverPollinator SupportErosion ControlRock Garden Plant

Medicinal Uses

AstringentWound HealingDiarrhea Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Richardson's Alumroot grow in?

Richardson's Alumroot grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Richardson's Alumroot?

Good companions for Richardson's Alumroot include Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Stiff Tickseed, Wild Stonecrop, Plantain-Leaved Sedge.

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