Heuchera micrantha
small-leaved alum root
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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Pink | Green Red Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green Red Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Red Purple | |||
| Winter | Green Red Purple |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Heuchera are more or less evergreen, clump-forming perennials with attractive, rounded, shallowly palmately lobed leaves and racemes or panicles of small, tubular flowers, often with colourful calyces
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers a light to medium soil with excellent drainage, in full sun or light shade. Divide and replant every 3-4 years to maintain vigour
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to heuchera rust and leafy gall
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