Prairie Alumroot
Prairie Alumroot is a hardy, drought-tolerant native perennial prized for its attractive, mounded foliage and delicate, airy flower spikes. Thriving in well-drained soils, it adds year-round interest with semi-evergreen leaves that turn bronze in fall. A valuable choice for pollinators, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for rock gardens, prairie plantings, and naturalized landscapes.
Prairie Alumroot is a hardy, drought-tolerant native perennial prized for its attractive, mounded foliage and delicate, airy flower spikes. Thriving in well-drained soils, it adds year-round interest with semi-evergreen leaves that turn bronze in fall. A valuable choice for pollinators, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for rock gardens, prairie plantings, and naturalized landscapes.
Plant Specs:
-Botanical Name: Huechera richardsonii
-Common Name: Prairie Alumroot
-Native Range: Central and northern North America
-Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, 12-24 inches wide
-Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
-Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy to rocky soils; tolerates clay
-Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
-Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: Pale greenish-yellow
-Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
-Deer Resistant: High resistance
-Growth Habit: Clumping, compact, semi-evergreen foliage
