San Bernardino Mountain Alumroot
Heuchera parishii
- Native to:
- United States
Germain Seed and Plant Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Internet Archive Book Images (www.flickr.com),Pitzonka's Pansy Farm,Cherry Meadow Gardens,A.L. Don & Co,Cowgill & Rogers (Firm) Cowgill, Kathleen, Mrs Rogers, Wm. Coleman, Mrs Lombardy Nurseries (Easton, Md.) Belvoir Manor Flower Farms (Waterbury, Md.) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Hurlstone Nurseries Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Willis S. Pino (Firm),Burnett Bros., Inc,Clovena Nurseries New York Market Gardeners' Association Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Edward Gillett (Firm) Gillett, Edward Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,MacNiff Horticultural Company Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Heuchera
- Species:
- Heuchera parishii
- USDA Symbol:
- HEAL4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).