Plant Database
Island Alum Root
Heuchera maxima
Island Alum Root is a robust, native species Coral Bells known for its large, handsome foliage and prolific flowering. Its substantial, rounded leaves are a soft, silvery-green with pronounced veining, forming a lush, textural mound. In spring, it is covered with a profusion of tall, airy panicles of tiny, delicate pink flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This tough, drought-tolerant perennial is ideal for creating a natural, woodland feel in dry shade gardens.
Large, Textured Silver-Green Foliage: Features big, rounded, lobed leaves with a soft, felt-like texture and attractive silver-green coloring with contrasting veining.
Profuse Display of Airy Pink Flowers: Produces an abundance of tall, branching flower stalks covered in masses of small, pale pink bells in spring, creating a cloud-like effect.
Native Toughness for Dry Shade: A California Channel Islands native, it is exceptionally drought-tolerant and thrives in dry, partial shade conditions where other plants struggle.
Substantial and Clump-Forming: Grows into a large, impressive mound, making it excellent as a ground cover or substantial accent plant in a naturalistic garden.
Attracts Pollinators: The spring flowers are a valuable nectar source for hummingbirds and bees early in the season.