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Heuchera americana
'Green Spice'
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Saxifragales
Family:	Saxifragaceae
Genus:	Heuchera
Species:	H. americana
Binomial name
Heuchera americana

Heuchera americana, or Alumroot, is a small (under 2 ft. high and wide) evergreen perennial native to Central U.S. Lobed semi-palmate green, purple, or brown leaves are often veined or marbled. Loose racemes of insignificant green to cream flowers are born on 3' stalks in early summer.

Characteristics

This species has become popular with horticulturists and home-gardeners. It is usually grown for its unique foliage. New varieties are introduced regularly.

Gallery

Heuchera americana 'Garnet' leaf

Heuchera americana 'Garnet' emerging flower stalk