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Hidden Mansion Nursery
Hidden Mansion Nursery
Perennial
 
Heuchera maxima


Heuchera maxima - Island Alum Root
Native to the Channel Islands off of Santa Barbara's coast this clumping perennial forms 1 foot tall hummocks of large (2-3 inches wide) dark green leaves that are lightly marbled and often red tinged in winter. In spring emerge clusters of pinkish-white flowers on intricately branching stems that rise 1 to 2 feet above the foliage. Plant is full sun (coastal) to light shade with occasional to infrequent irrigation. Hardy to 10-15. In its native habitat this plant inhabits shady woods and canyons. This plant is parent to the Rancho Santa Ana hybrid Heucheras.



Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Perennial
Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrages)
Origin: Channel Islands (North America)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Pinkish White
Bloomtime: Spring
Height: 1 foot
Width: 1-2 feet
Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Irrigation Req.: Low Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F



Hidden Mansion Nursery
818-293-0000
8455 La Tuna Canyon Road
Sun Valley , CA  91352  US
http://www.hiddenmansion.com/index.asp





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