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
DESCRIPTION
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