Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overhead watering, especially in humid conditions, to prevent fungal issues.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Also known as Alumroot · Maple-Leaved Alumroot
Heuchera villosa, Hairy Alumroot, is a distinctive perennial known for its large, fuzzy, rounded leaves and delicate white flower spikes, thriving in shady, moist environ
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade to Full Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in partial shade, especially in hotter climates. Can tolerate full shade but may have less vigorous growth. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, but allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained, Humus-rich
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, generally hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Protect from extreme heat and prolonged frost.
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Benefits from a light feeding of balanced fertilizer in spring. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overhead watering, especially in humid conditions, to prevent fungal issues.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Remove faded flower stalks after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage a second flush of blooms. Trim back any dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
This helps to shape the plant.
Heuchera villosa can be propagated by division in early spring or fall. Carefully dig up the plant and separate the root ball into sections, ensuring each section has roots and shoots.
Replant the divisions immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot container-grown Heuchera villosa every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring.
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Where Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera villosa) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heuchera |
| Species | Heuchera villosa |
Similar in genus Heuchera
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