Cave Alumroot

Cave Alumroot Care

Heuchera Parvifolia

What is the plant

Heuchera parviflora is a species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family known by the common names cave alumroot and littleflower alumroot. It is native to the eastern United States.

The Blackfoot Indians used pounded, wet roots of Heuchera parvifolia for rheumatism and sores, and an infusion of the roots as an eyewash.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water deeply and regularly.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a little compost.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.

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Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
Heuchera are hardy plants that survive punishing winters as far north as USDA plant hardiness zone 4, but they need a little help from you when temperatures drop below the freezing mark.
Container
Heucheras grow very well in containers (ensure they have drain holes) and as far as care goes they can be treated as described above. The main concern will be keeping the soil moist. Be sure to water well in summer months but at the same time don't let autumn and winter rain water log the plants.