Alumroot
Heuchera americana
Last reviewed: August 2026
Heuchera americana is a native perennial wildflower found throughout eastern North America, producing delicate white flower spikes from May through July. This shade-tolerant plant attracts bees and butterflies while providing year-round foliage interest.
Toxicity unknown
Alumroot (Heuchera americana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
8"–18" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 20 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Alumroot is a compact native perennial that forms attractive mounds of rounded, lobed leaves that stay green through winter. It produces delicate spikes of small white or greenish flowers on tall, slender stems in late spring and early summer.
Growing Alumroot
Grow Alumroot in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 8 to 18 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Alumroot is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and butterflies during the bloom period. The evergreen foliage provides year-round habitat structure for small wildlife.
Common questions
- Where is Heuchera americana native to?
- Heuchera americana is native to much of eastern North America, including states from the Southeast through the Great Lakes region and Northeast, spanning from Alabama to New York.
- When does Alumroot bloom?
- Heuchera americana blooms from May through July, producing tall spikes of small white or greenish-white flowers above the basal rosette of leaves.
- What pollinators visit Heuchera americana?
- Alumroot attracts various bees and butterflies to its delicate flower spikes during the summer blooming period.
- What growing conditions does Alumroot prefer?
- Heuchera americana thrives in partial shade to full shade with medium moisture levels, making it excellent for woodland gardens and shaded borders.
- Is Alumroot HOA-friendly?
- Alumroot is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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