perennial · design plant record

Heuchera americana

American alumroot

A low foliage mound with taller fine flower stems.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.91 m (1–3 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.46 m (1–1.5 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

4–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Rich, draining soil; rocky acidic woodland is part of its natural habitat.

Foliage cultivars and interspecific hybrids are different purchases; this is the species record.

Keep the care in the decision

Keep the crown clear of accumulated debris and watch moisture while new plants root.

Origin & safety checks

native to eastern and central North America, from Ontario. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.