| Common Name | Alum root |
|---|---|
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heuchera |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP22103 |
| EU Grant # | EU32334 |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has great red spring and fall color. |
| Landscape Value | Accent, contrast, spring and fall color, mass planting, container, mixed beds. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 15" / 18" |
| Soil (Garden) | Moderately well drained, organic Soil (Garden) types are best. |
| Water (Garden) | Average, better too dry than too wet when established. |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor, Winter Color |
| Comments | Performs best with heat and humidity. |
Heuchera ‘Autumn Leaves’
Truly a four-seasons plant, 'Autumn Leaves' changes its personality as the days grow longer. Mid-sized leaves of red in the spring, taupe in summer, and ruby red in the fall, put on a show in any season. The H. villosa and H. americana parentage will help with heat and humidity tolerance. Try this plant in fall containers with mums and kale.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 15″ / 18″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderatley between waterings. |
| EC | 0.6- 0.9 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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