Hairy Alumroot
(Heuchera villosa)
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa)
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Craig Martin
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Photo by: Craig Martin | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Craig Martin | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-06-25T11:57:30-07:00 |
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Summary
Heuchera villosa, commonly known as Hairy Alumroot, is an evergreen perennial herb native to rocky wooded slopes and woodland borders in the Appalachian and Ozark mountain regions of the USA. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant features a mounded form with heart-shaped, hairy leaves that can exhibit a range of colors, including green, bronze, and reddish hues, depending on the cultivar. Hairy Alumroot blooms from late spring to early fall, producing delicate panicles of bell-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, pink, and white, which are attractive to pollinators but not particularly showy.
Hairy Alumroot is valued for its foliage, which adds texture and color variation to garden compositions. It is commonly used in border plantings, woodland gardens, and as ground cover. This plant is adaptable to a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soils with a good organic content. While it is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will promote the best growth. Popular cultivars include ’Caramel’ with its warm amber leaves and ’Autumn Bride’ for its vigorous growth and creamy flower spikes. Potential problems include root rot in overly wet conditions and foliar diseases in humid climates. It is also relatively resistant to deer and rabbit browsing.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hairy Alumroot is valued for its foliage, which adds texture and color variation to garden compositions. It is commonly used in border plantings, woodland gardens, and as ground cover. This plant is adaptable to a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soils with a good organic content. While it is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will promote the best growth. Popular cultivars include ’Caramel’ with its warm amber leaves and ’Autumn Bride’ for its vigorous growth and creamy flower spikes. Potential problems include root rot in overly wet conditions and foliar diseases in humid climates. It is also relatively resistant to deer and rabbit browsing.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow, Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Rocky wooded slopes and woodland borders in the Eastern USA
Other Names
Common Names: Maple-Leaved Alumroot, Lönnalunrot
Scientific Names: , Heuchera villosa, Heuchera macrorhiza, Heuchera villosa var. villosa, Heuchera villosa var. macrorhiza, Heuchera caulescens, Heuchera villosa var. intermedia, Heuchera crinita, Heuchera acerifolia, Heuchera villosa var. typica
GBIF Accepted Name: Heuchera villosa Michx.