Heuchera longiflora - Longflower Alumroot
Longflower Alumroot is a native evergreen herbaceous perennial with lobed deep green basal leaves that often has silvery highlights and can develop red tones in cool weather. Long flowering stems sporting tiny pale yellow bell-like flowers bloom from late spring into summer attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
0.75' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Mulch in winter to prevent heaving. Early spring trimming of old leaves promotes new growth. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hellebore, Painted Fern, Daylily
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Heuchera longiflora, (2) Matt Berger, Heuchera longiflora, CC BY 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.