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California Native Plant

Heuchera maxima

Island Alum Root

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Amy West

 

Description

This large leaf native Heuchera from which many hybrids have been derived, will reach about 3' tall in bloom and has deep, green leaves with white flowers with a touch of pink.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.