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 CO, IA, IL, IN and 12 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Prairie alumroot HOA-friendly?

Prairie alumroot is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Prairie alumroot

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Heuchera richardsonii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Prairie alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) is a perennial forb native to CO, IA, IL, IN and 12 more states. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw bees. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CO, IA, IL, IN and 12 more states

Pollinators

bees

Deer

Resistant (per Prairie Moon Nursery)

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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.

Growing Prairie alumroot

Grow Prairie alumroot in part sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

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.

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 CO, IA, IL, IN and 12 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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