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Heuchera villosa
Heuchera villosa Michx.
Hairy Alumroot
Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HEVI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A 6-10 in. perennial with feathery, plume-like flower spikes and graceful, maple-like, hairy, basal foliage. The tiny flowers are pink to white. The petioles and flowering stems are hairy.
The variety villosa, which has more deeply lobed leaves, occurs in the eastern part of the range, while variety macrorhiza, with shallower lobes, is found to the west.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , GA , IN , KY , MD , MO , MS , NC , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVNative Distribution: VA to IN, s. to AL & AR
Native Habitat: Moist, shaded rock ledges & cliffs
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, humus-rich soil.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by division.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Heuchera villosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Heuchera villosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Heuchera villosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-01-12Research By: TWC Staff