Prairie Alum Root (Heuchera richardsonii)

This photo shows the rounded basal leaves of Prairie Alum Root. This plant is in a family with other plants that have similar basal leaves called Saxifragaceae.

This photo shows the greenish flowers of prairie alum root with the stamens sticking out.

Prairie Alum Root is on a hillside prairie in Ingham County Michigan.

Prairie Alum Root (Heuchera richardsonii)

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Prairie alum root is found in full sun and part shade settings such as hillside prairies. The basal leaves are round and cover the ground making an excellent ground cover. Tall stalks grow at flowering time.

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Prairie Alum Root (Heuchera richardsonii)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Prairie Alum Root

Height: 6 inches (basal leaves), up to 3 feet when flowering

Bloom time: June-July

Soil: loam, sandy loam, loamy clay

Sun: light shade to sun

Plant spacing: 12 inches

Flower: yellow/green/orange

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Saxifragaceae

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Prairie alum root is found in full sun and part shade settings such as hillside prairies. The basal leaves are round and cover the ground making an excellent ground cover. Tall stalks grow at flowering time.

More description coming soon!

Prairie Alum Root (Heuchera richardsonii)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Prairie Alum Root

Height: 6 inches (basal leaves), up to 3 feet when flowering

Bloom time: June-July

Soil: loam, sandy loam, loamy clay