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Heuchera rubescens
Heuchera rubescens Torr.
Mountain Alumroot, Pink Alumroot, Red Alumroot, Wild Coralbells
Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HERU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Low, neat rosettes of grape-like leaves subtend flowering stalks 4-12 in. high. This is a variable species, mostly differing in the size of the reddish leaves and height of the flowering stalk. Bell-shaped flowers are white to pink.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , NM , NV , OR , TX , UTNative Distribution: Sierra Nevadas in CA, e. to UT & s.e. ID
Native Habitat: Dry, rocky places; 6000-11,000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Sow seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No pretreatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FACU | UPL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Heuchera rubescens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Heuchera rubescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Heuchera rubescens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff