Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Saxifragaceae

Genus:

Heuchera

Species:

Heuchera richardsonii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White, Green, Purple

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers open woodlands and prairies

Germination Information