Prairie Alumroot

Heuchera richardsonii

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About this Plant

Prairie Alumroot is a compact native perennial with heart-shaped, ruffled green leaves that form a tidy mound of foliage through the growing season. In late spring to early summer, slender flower spikes rise above the leaves, carrying small greenish blooms that may be subtle to the eye but are valuable to bees, butterflies, and other small pollinators.

Unlike many brightly colored ornamental Heuchera cultivars, Prairie Alumroot’s green, straight-species foliage offers stronger ecological value while still adding texture and polish to the garden. Its small size makes it easy to tuck along borders, in prairie-style plantings, or among sedges and shorter wildflowers where a durable, low-growing native is needed.

Why Choose Prairie Alumroot?

Compact mound of attractive ruffled foliage
Green straight-species leaves offer strong wildlife value
Delicate flower spikes support bees and butterflies
Great for borders, prairie gardens, and mixed native beds
Low-growing and easy to combine with other natives

Divide every few years to maintain a full, tidy mound. Cut back old flower stalks after bloom if desired, or leave them for light structure and natural reseeding.

Maintenance Tips

Divide Prairie Alumroot every few years to help it keep its short, mounded shape

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Hardiness Zone

USDA 3–8

Plant Type

Flower

Mature Height

Mature Width

Bloom Color

Green/Cream

Bloom Time

Root Type

Fibrous

Prairie Alumroot

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Ecological Benefits

Deer Resistant

Less likely to be browsed by deer.

Attracts Pollinators

Provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators.

Attracts Butterflies

A nectar source that draws butterflies throughout the season.

Pet Safe

Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Drought Tolerant

Thrives with minimal watering once established.

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