Crevice Alumroot
(Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia)
Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia)
/
/

John Brew
CC BY 4.0
Image By:
John Brew
Recorded By:
Copyright:
CC BY 4.0
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: John Brew | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Brew | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-09-26T13:35:53Z |












Estimated Native Range
Summary
Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia, commonly known as Crevice Alumroot, is an evergreen perennial herb native to rocky outcrops and crevices in the coastal mountains and the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant forms a low, mounding clump of scalloped, round leaves, which can range in color from green to bronze. The delicate, bell-shaped flowers are borne on slender stems above the foliage in summer, displaying colors from pink to white, and are moderately showy.
Crevice Alumroot is valued for its foliage texture and mounding habit, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, woodland settings, and as a ground cover. It is also used in border fronts and containers. This plant is appreciated for its adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and its preference for well-drained soils. While it tolerates medium moisture, it is also quite drought-tolerant once established. Gardeners should be aware of potential issues with rust and leaf spot diseases, and the plant may suffer in excessively wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Crevice Alumroot is valued for its foliage texture and mounding habit, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, woodland settings, and as a ground cover. It is also used in border fronts and containers. This plant is appreciated for its adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and its preference for well-drained soils. While it tolerates medium moisture, it is also quite drought-tolerant once established. Gardeners should be aware of potential issues with rust and leaf spot diseases, and the plant may suffer in excessively wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Rocky outcrops and crevices in the coastal mountains and the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest
Other Names
Common Names: Small-Flowered Alumroot, Heuchère À Feuilles Variées
Scientific Names: , Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia, Heuchera micrantha var. pacifica, Heuchera diversifolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia (Rydb.) Rosend., Butters & Lakela