Heuchera americana
Heuchera americana | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Saxifragales |
Family: | Saxifragaceae |
Genus: | Heuchera |
Species: | H. americana
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Binomial name | |
Heuchera americana |
Heuchera americana, or American alumroot, is a small (under 2 ft. high and wide) evergreen perennial native to eastern and central North America in the Saxifrage family.
Characteristics[]
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Heuchera cultivars at the BBC Gardeners' World show in June 2011, with 'Midnight Rose' in the center.
American alumroot has lobed semi-palmate green, purple, or brown leaves that may or may not be veined or marbled. Loose racemes of insignificant green to cream flowers up to 1 meter tall bloom June to August. Found naturally in rock crevices and ledges of bluffs.[1][2]
This species has become popular with horticulturists and home-gardeners. It is usually grown for its unique foliage. New varieties are introduced regularly.[1]
Gallery[]
Heuchera americana 'Garnet' leaf
Heuchera americana 'Garnet' emerging flower stalk
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References[]
- ^ a b "Heuchera americana". Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 18 Feb 2016.
- ^ "Plants Profile for Heuchera americana American alumroot". NRCS Plants Database. Retrieved 18 Feb 2016.
Categories:
- Heuchera
- Medicinal plants of North America
- Flora of the Great Lakes region (North America)
- Flora of the North-Central United States
- Flora of the Northeastern United States
- Garden plants of North America
- Plants described in 1753
- Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus
- Saxifragales stubs