Prairie alumroot
Heuchera richardsonii
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
ND, SD, MN, IA and 10 more states
Pollinators
bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A clumping perennial forb with a basal rosette of rounded, lobed, hairy green leaves and slender flower stalks bearing loose, airy clusters of small greenish-white bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Adapts to a range of soils from prairie clay to rocky ground, preferring partial sun and low to average moisture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Prairie alumroot is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
Wildlife value
Spring flower clusters provide a modest nectar and pollen source for bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Prairie alumroot need?
- Prairie alumroot grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Prairie alumroot bloom?
- Prairie alumroot blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Prairie alumroot native?
- Prairie alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) is native to ND, SD, MN, IA and 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Prairie alumroot attract?
- Prairie alumroot draws bees.
- Is Prairie alumroot HOA-friendly?
- Prairie alumroot is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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