Urnflower Alumroot

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Heuchera caespitosa is a species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family known by the common name urn-flowered alumroot. It is endemic to the San Gabriel Mountains of southern California, where it grows on the rocky slopes. While uncommon in the wild, this species is cultivated as an attractive garden flower. This is a rhizomatous perennial herb with multi-lobed leaves. It produces an erect, drooping flower cluster which bears bright pink or magenta bell-shaped flowers.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

4 - 14 in Tall

Color

Pink

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Special uses

Groundcover, Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Deep Shade

Water

Very Low

Sunset Zones

2*, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7, 10, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky places

Plant communities

Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Alternative names

Common names:

Urn-flowered Alumroot, Tufted Alumroot

Botanical names:

Heuchera elegans

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