Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Giant Alumroot, Featured Plant of The Day

Heuchera villosa 'Night Watch'
    Giant Alumroot,  Hairy Alum Root,  Hairy Alumroot

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    6A to 9A
Height    12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread    12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full shade to partial sun
Persistence    Evergreen

Bloom Color    Pink and white
Bloom Time    Summer

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Purple
This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes
This plant prefers shaded, rocky areas and ledges of the appalachian mountains.  It should be grown with some protection from the sun.  It also prefers soil rich in organic matter.  Generally speaking, H. villosa grows taller and blooms later than other Heucheras.  Deadhead spent blossoms. 'Night Watch' has dark purple/brown foliage.

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