species 3,275 observations
Hairy Alumroot
Heuchera villosa
Field notes
Heuchera villosa, the hairy alumroot, is a small evergreen perennial native to the Eastern United States. It is found only on rock outcrops, growing on cliffs and boulders. Considered locally endangered in the state of Ohio.
Heuchera villosa is sometimes grown ornamentally, with some cultivars having a reddish leaf coloration.
There are two described varieties, which are sometimes considered distinct species. They are:
Heuchera villosa var. macrorhiza - On calcareous substrates, primarily west of the Appalachian Mountains
Heuchera villosa var. villosa - On acidic substrates, primarily of the Appalachian Mountains and eastward
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Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Organic
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Heat Humidity Rabbits
- Habit
- Mounding
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.