Heuchera maxima
$6.60 – $14.50
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Island Alum Root
Alum root is a 2′ rhizomatous perennial with 3′ spikes of small pinkish flowers that hang prettily from the ends of their delicate stalks in February – April.
This plant makes a great choice for edging in a shady border with its gorgeous heart-shaped leaves. Looks great mixed with Yarrow and Poppies.
Also, this is an accepted groundcover under evergreen oaks in California (just don’t water in the summer!).
This plant is drought tolerant.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Provides nectar for humming birds |
|---|---|
| Container | 1-Gal-O, 1-GalO, 4"-O, RP, 1-Gal, 4", D-16 |
| Historical Uses | Natives of the Northwest U.S. have used tonic derived of Alumroot roots to aid digestive difficulties, but extraction from the root can also be used to stop minor bleeding, reduce inflammation, and ot |
| Distribution | Endemic to California, Channel Islands |
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| Habitat | Cliffs in canyons |
