Hairy alumroot, Maple leaf alumroot (Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride')
HEW-ker-ah vil-LOW-sah
Genus:
Heuchera
Large, fuzzy, gray-green leaves distinguish 'Autumn Bride' from other cultivars of
Heuchera villosa . Attractive white flowers bloom in midsummer. This heuchera tolerates full sun but prefers partial shade, especially in the afternoon.
-Jane Hutson, Regional Picks: Midwest, Fine Gardening issue# 127
Noteworthy Characteristics:
A cultivar of a U.S. native.
Care:
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Propagation:
By division.
Problems:
Generally trouble-free, but watch for foliar nematodes, powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Overview
Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit
Clumps
Light
Full Shade Only
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Attracts Hummingbirds,
Native,
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Early Fall,
Fall,
Late Summer,
Summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Container,
Ground Covers,
Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest
Fall Interest
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Type
Perennials