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Richardson's alumroot

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–8a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 15 U.S. states, including CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–8a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Richardson's alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) — *Heuchera richardsonii* — Richardson's alumroot. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Ryan Sorrells, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Richardson's alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–8a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, richardson's alumroot pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani).