Hairy Alumroot

Hairy alumroot is a mounded, semi-evergreen Heuchera with broad, maple-like leaves covered in soft hairs and airy white to pink flower clusters. The species is native to the eastern United States and is useful for a bold-textured groundcover in woodland edges, shaded borders or naturalistic plantings. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/heuchera-villosa/common-name/hairy-heuchera/) describes its habitat, pollinator value and size variation; [Mt. Cuba Center](https://mtcubacenter.org/plants/hairy-alumroot/) reports its typical mound size, flowering stems and cultural needs. ## Landscape Use Plant it in groups along a woodland path, on a partly shaded slope or in a container with enough room for the clump. Late-summer flowers extend above the foliage and provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators. Foliage height and spread vary among sources and conditions: a typical mound is about 15–18 inches tall and wide, while some references report foliage heights up to 32 inches and flower stems may reach 36 inches. ## Growing Conditions Give it partial shade and moist, humus-rich soil that drains well. Established plants cope with summer heat and humidity and can tolerate periods of drought, but prolonged dry soil may scorch foliage. It tolerates some sun when moisture is reliable. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems to keep the clump tidy and encourage continued flowering. Divide clumps every three to four years if they become crowded. Mulch after the ground freezes in climates where freeze-thaw cycles may lift the roots.