Biology:Heuchera americana

Short description: Species of flowering plant

Heuchera americana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Saxifragales
Family:	Saxifragaceae
Genus:	Heuchera
Species:	H. americana
Binomial name
Heuchera americana L.

Heuchera americana, or American alumroot (also called Coral bells or Rock geranium), is a small (under 2 ft. high and wide) evergreen perennial native to eastern and central North America in the Saxifrage family.

Characteristics

Heuchera cultivars at the BBC Gardeners' World show in June 2011, with 'Midnight Rose' in the center.

American alumroot has lobed semi-palmate green, purple, or brown leaves that may or may not be veined or marbled. Loose racemes of insignificant green to cream flowers up to 1 meter tall bloom June to August. Found naturally in rock crevices and ledges of bluffs.

This species has become popular with horticulturists and home-gardeners. It is usually grown for its unique foliage. New varieties are introduced regularly.

Gallery

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  Heuchera americana 'Garnet' leaf

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  Heuchera americana 'Garnet' emerging flower stalk

Further reading

• "Heuchera Americana", North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
• "Coral Bells, Heuchera Americana", Georgia Native Plant Society
• "Heuchera americana", Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas at Austin

Wikidata ☰ Q3134929 entry