Splitrock Environmental
Round-Leaved Alumroot
$7.50
Round-Leaved Alumroot is a robust perennial with all basal leaves and a tall branching crown that produces the flowers. It is widespread at all elevations and is considered highly useful for healing.
| Latin Name | Heuchera cylindrica | |
| Type | Forb | |
| Height and Spread | 15 – 90 cm tall. | Up to 30 cm spread. |
| Bloom Colour | Cream to greenish-yellow | |
| Bloom Months | June – August | |
| Foliage Colour | Light green | |
| Seed Months | August – September | |
| Light and Water | Grows in open, well lit conditions. | Grows in relatively dry conditions, generally in the drier parts of wet areas though. |
| Ethnobotany Information | Round-Leaved Alumroot is widely used for its healing properties. It is very high in Tannins, which makes it a good plant to reduce swelling and stop minor bleeding. It is still commonly used as a mordant to fix dyes, being preferred to synthetic alternatives. | |
| Wildlife Uses | Due to Round-Leaved Alumroot’s extended bloom time it is well used by birds and bees. | |
| Garden Uses | Round-Leaved Alumroot are tough and persistent plants that do well in a wide variety of garden conditions. With their thick basal leaves and delicate flower stems they are highly ornamental. | |
| Facts | The root of the plant was reportedly used to treat cancer in the 18th century, though the effectiveness of it is unknown. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Round-Leaved Alumroot is most often propagated by seed. It does require a long period of cold stratification before planting for higher rates of germination. | |
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