Heuchera americana
Heuchera americana, or American alumroot (also called Coral bells or Rock geranium), is a small (under 2 ft. high and wide) evergreen perennial native to eastern and central North America in the Saxifrage family.
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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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Characteristics
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
- "Heuchera americana". Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 18 Feb 2016.
- "Plants Profile for Heuchera americana American alumroot". NRCS Plants Database. Retrieved 18 Feb 2016.
Further reading
- "Heuchera Americana", North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- "Coral Bells, Heuchera Americana", Georgia Native Plant Society
- "Heuchera americana", Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas at Austin
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