small-leaved alum root
Also known as: crevice alumroot
A clump-forming perennial forming a low mound of lobed and toothed leaves, often covered with tiny hairs. The species is quite variable and leaves can be green, reddish or purple. Produces fine, airy sprays of tiny white or pink flowers, held high above the foliage in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- small-leaved alum root (Heuchera micrantha)
- Genus
- Heuchera
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of small-leaved alum root
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of small-leaved alum root
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small-leaved alum root care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower spikes
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in autumn
Growing
GrowingPrefers a light to medium soil with excellent drainage, in full sun or light shade. Divide and replant every 3-4 years to maintain vigour
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to heuchera rust and leafy gall
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm and vine weevil
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