island alumroot
Heuchera maxima
Description:
Excellent groundcover for dry shade; delicate white flowers spikes; tolerates heavy clay soils; frilly evergreen leaves look good all year; attracts small native bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Perennial
Height:
2 ft
Width:
2-3 ft
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
April-May
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hoverflies
Hummingbirds
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Shade (less than 1 hour of direct sunlight)
Irrigation Needs:
Moderate (deep watering once a week)
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Deadhead old flower stalks in summer if desired.
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