Heuchera maxima
Island Alum Root
Description
This large leaf native Heuchera from which many hybrids have been derived will reach about 3' tall in bloom and has deep green leaves with white flowers with a touch of pink.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.