How to Grow and Care for American alumroot

American alumroot, also known as Alum root, Rock geranium, Woodland alumroot, American sanicle

American alumroot is generally an easy-to-care-for perennial, appreciated for its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade, making it suitable for understory plantings. Watering should be regular yet moderate to avoid waterlogged soil, a common issue for american alumroot. Overwintering requires minimal effort, as american alumroot is tolerant of colder temperatures, though mulching can help to protect the roots in colder climates.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing American alumroot

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Varieties of American alumroot

American alumroot 'Georgia Peach'

American alumroot 'Georgia Peach' is characterized by large and very showy foliage that changes color throughout the season. It was introduced by Janet Egger, and parentage includes H. villosa, H. micrantha, and H. americana. The leaves start out as peach-orange and become intensely rosy in the summer before turning to darker rose-purple in the autumn. American alumroot 'Georgia Peach' was bred to be heat and humidity tolerant, and its name signifies the fact that it remains colorful and evergreen in southern climates.

American alumroot 'Champagne'

American alumroot 'Champagne' is aptly named for the color of its leaves. Its leaves are rose pink when they emerge and mature into champagne gold. This plant flowers throughout the season, producing blooms that are light peach with maroon stems.

American alumroot 'Wildberry'

American alumroot 'Wildberry' is a spectacular cultivar, famous for the intense purple color of its leaves. The large and glossy leaves, carried on dark stems, feature almost black veining. Extra interest is provided during the blooming season when tiny white flowers with pink calyxes emerge above the purple foliage.

American alumroot 'Sugar Plum'

American alumroot 'Sugar Plum' is a perennial with a robust, mounding habit, showcasing rounded, lobed leaves with a rich, plum-purple hue. Sprays of delicate, bell-shaped flowers bloom in soft pink above the foliage in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators. Thriving in partially shaded gardens, american alumroot 'Sugar Plum''s vibrant foliage provides lasting interest, adapting well to woodland settings.

American alumroot 'Silver Gumdrop'

Endlessly captivating, american alumroot 'Silver Gumdrop' paints an ebonite garden canvas with their shimmering leaves that glisten like silver. Guest stars in any garden, these perennials bloom radiant rosettes and dainty pink flowers from spring to summer, creating an alluring habitat for butterflies. Despite their glossy grandeur, they're unexpected heroes in erosion control, brilliantly holding back soil with their dense roots.

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American alumroot is recognized for its mounded habit, typically reaching around 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) in height and spreading up to 24 inches (60 cm). The leaves exhibit a rich variety of foliage colors and are scalloped or lobed, contributing to its attractive appearance year-round. Small, bell-shaped flowers emerge on slender stalks rising above the foliage in late spring to early summer. The plant's overall form and leaf texture are distinctive, making it a desirable species for ornamental purposes.