Hairy alumroot makes broad, low mounds of softly hairy leaves, with delicate flower stems that rise well above the foliage.
- Height
- 20–82 cm / 0.7–2.7 ft
- Spread
- 45–61 cm / 1.5–2 ft
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3a–8b
Planting
Choose partial shade or dappled light and moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Use it along a woodland path, on a shaded slope or in a container.
Care
Water before the soil dries out completely, particularly in hot weather. Although relatively tolerant of heat and humidity, dry roots can lead to scorched leaves and declining growth.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Hairy alumroot: Dominic · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- American alumroot: Behnke Nurseries, Inc. · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Coral bells: Patrick Standish · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Blue Mouse Ears' hosta: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.