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California Native Plant

Heuchera maxima

Island Alum Root

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Amy West

 

Description

Heuchera maxima will reach about 3' tall when in bloom and has deep green, lobed, evergreen leaves. Small white flowers with a touch of pink bloom in spring, rising above the foliage. This perennial can tolerate full sun in coastal areas but prefers part sun to shade in inland valleys. It looks great under oak trees, planted in masses. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.