Hairy Alumroot
Heuchera villosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, GA, IN and 11 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Hairy alumroot is a compact native perennial that forms neat clumps of rounded, fuzzy leaves that stay green year-round. In summer, it sends up delicate spikes of tiny white or pink flowers that dance above the foliage. This well-behaved plant works excellently as a groundcover or edging plant in shaded areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hairy 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 summer flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with their nectar. The dense foliage provides shelter for small beneficial insects.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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