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Heuchera abramsii prefers consistently moist soil, but not waterlogged conditions. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as San Gabriel Alumroot
Heuchera abramsii, abrams' alumroot, is a rare perennial native to the mountains of southern California, prized for its delicate foliage and subtle, greenish-white flower
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers partial shade. Can tolerate some morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Prefers cooler temperatures and can struggle in extreme heat.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Heuchera abramsii prefers consistently moist soil, but not waterlogged conditions. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Remove dead or damaged foliage at any time to maintain a tidy appearance. After flowering, you can trim back spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms or a denser plant.
Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring to tidy up.
Heuchera abramsii can be propagated by division in spring or fall. Carefully dig up the plant and separate clumps with healthy roots and shoots. Replant divisions immediately into well-draining soil.
Seed propagation is also possible but may not produce true-to-type plants.
Repot Heuchera abramsii every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound, typically in spring. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one, ensuring it has adequate drainage holes.
Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heuchera |
| Species | Heuchera abramsii |
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