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All-Stars Plant Details
Latin Name:
Heuchera maxima
Common Name:
island alumroot
Type:
Perennial
Size:
Medium
California Native:
Yes
Description:
California native plant; a good informal groundcover for dry shade; tolerates heavy clay soils; frilly green leaves look good all year.
Pruning Needs:
remove old flower stalks
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade
Shade
Arboretum Location(s):
Mary Wattis Brown Garden
Water Needs:
Low
Color(s):
White
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
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