Longflower Alumroot (Heuchera longiflora) — Native Shade Perennial
Effortless Elegance for Shady Spots — Longflower Alumroot
Tuck Longflower Alumroot (Heuchera longiflora) into a shaded corner and watch it quietly steal the show. This native evergreen perennial forms a compact mound of deep green, lobed leaves that shimmer with silvery highlights and blush red in cooler weather. Come late spring, long, graceful flowering stems rise above the foliage, dotted with tiny pale yellow bell-shaped blooms that butterflies adore. No serious pests, no fuss — just season-long beauty with minimal effort.
Plant Highlights
| Type | Perennial (Evergreen) |
| Height | 0.75' – 1' |
| Spread | 1' – 1.5' |
| Spacing | 1.5' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 – 8 |
| Light | Part Sun, Full Shade |
| Bloom Color | Pale Yellow |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Year-Round Foliage |
Care & Maintenance
Low maintenance with no serious pest or disease issues. Mulch around the base in winter to prevent frost heaving. Trim back old leaves in early spring to encourage fresh new growth and keep the plant looking its best.
Landscape Uses
Excellent for accents or group plantings in borders, woodland gardens, naturalized areas, native gardens, rock gardens, and containers. A natural choice for shady spots under trees, along foundations, or as a low-maintenance ground cover.
Great Companion Plants
Hellebore, Painted Fern, Daylily
*Plants may vary slightly in appearance from images shown.