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Prairie Alumroot Seeds

Heuchera richardsonii

  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow prairie alumroot seeds in late fall, pressing the tiny seeds in the surface of rich soil and sprinkling a very thin layer of soil on top; this seed needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seed with a small amount of sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. Keep the soil moist until germination. To start indoors, plant the Heuchera Richardsonii seeds on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep it lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors as soon as they can safely be handled.

Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought, though they thrive with regular moisture in well-drained soil. This plant adapts well to rocky or shallow soils. Protect the plants with a layer of mulch if the ground freezes over winter. For the healthiest plants, divide after 3-4 years of growth.

Harvesting: These small blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.

Seed Saving: About a month after the flowers appear, they will mature and begin to produce tiny black seeds. Shake the open seed capsules over a container to remove the seed. Store the prairie alumroot seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Richardson's Alumroot, Coral Bells

Latin Name: Heuchera richardsonii

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

US Regions: Mountain, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern

Seeds per Ounce: 750,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Cream, Green

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $3.96 -+
1/64 Oz Mylar (0.44g) $7.96 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $19.20 $14.40 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $56.00 $42.00 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~750,000 Seeds) $160.00 $120.00 Notify Me
1/4 Lb Bulk Bag (113g) $640.00 $480.00 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $2,400.00 $1,800.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This native wildflower provides interest to a prairie planting in the spring while many of the warm season species are still sleeping. It sports tall, flowering stalks extending from low-lying, clumpy plants, and makes an early-season pollen source for pollinators.
Historically, the root of this native plant was used as a substitute for alum, a powder used to preserve crispness in the pickling process. Modern hybrids of this plant family are often known as Coral Bells, grown mainly for their ornamental foliage. Carl Linnaeus named the genus "Heuchera" in honor of the influential German botanist and physician Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677-1747) of Wittenberg University. The species name "richardsonii" commemorates 19th century naturalist and explorer Sir John Richardson, who published many accounts of historical arctic expeditions.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow prairie alumroot seeds in late fall, pressing the tiny seeds in the surface of rich soil and sprinkling a very thin layer of soil on top; this seed needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seed with a small amount of sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. Keep the soil moist until germination. To start indoors, plant the Heuchera Richardsonii seeds on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep it lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors as soon as they can safely be handled.

Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought, though they thrive with regular moisture in well-drained soil. This plant adapts well to rocky or shallow soils. Protect the plants with a layer of mulch if the ground freezes over winter. For the healthiest plants, divide after 3-4 years of growth.

Harvesting: These small blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.

Seed Saving: About a month after the flowers appear, they will mature and begin to produce tiny black seeds. Shake the open seed capsules over a container to remove the seed. Store the prairie alumroot seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Richardson's Alumroot, Coral Bells

Latin Name: Heuchera richardsonii

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

US Regions: Mountain, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern

Seeds per Ounce: 750,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Cream, Green

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer