Jessie Keith
Family
Saxifragaceae
Botanical Name
HEUCHERA villosa 'Bronze Wave'
Plant Common Name
Bronze Wave Alumroot, Hairy Alumroot
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Bronze wave alumroot is a clump-forming, perennial grown for its impressive, shiny bronze foliage and sprays of dainty, fall-blooming white flowers. Alumroot is native to the southeastern United States.
Cultivars of Heuchera villosa tolerate more heat and humidity than other heuchera. Still, this alumroot thrives in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in partial shade to full shade. Bronze wave alumroot is larger than other heuchera and competes well with tree roots, making it a great groundcover for the shade. And, it is said to be deer-resistant. Trim the plant to the crown in late fall. Plant alumroot in mixed borders or woodland gardens.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
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Width
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
North America
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Green
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
