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Heuchera hirsutissima - Shaggy Haired Alumroot

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Heuchera hirsutissima is a dazzling perennial known as the Shaggy Haired Alumroot. Perfect for capturing an element of wonder in any landscape, this plant is celebrated for its textural tapestry, presenting rich-green lobed leaves, generously adorned with long, fine hairs. This "shaggy" attribute, unique to the plant, promises to bring visual intrigue and a tactile appeal to your garden. The Alumroot further enchants the senses as it bursts into bloom from June to July, boasting clusters of bell-shaped flowers, clothed in a show-stopping red, or occasional hues of pink or white. Standing up to 1-2 feet tall, this dynamic addition is as versatile as it is striking, equally comfortable under part-shade or full shade, making it an adaptable gem in your green space. With moderate water needs and a doting preference for well-drained, moist soil, the Shaggy Haired Alumroot remains stylishly low-maintenance. Whether nestled within rock gardens, enriching woodland gardens, or offering a textural contrast in garden borders, the Alumroot promises an aesthetic pleasure, marrying nature's whimsy with practical gardening.

  • Size: Up to 1-2 feet tall
  • Flowers: Bell-shaped, red flowers (examples 1, 2) or pink/white flowers (example 3)
  • Foliage: Rich-green, lobed leaves densely covered with long, fine hairs
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Part-shade to full shade (example 3)
  • Texture: Provides unique textural interest with its "shaggy" leaf feature
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