Heuchera americana Rock geranium (Saxifragaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Heuchera americana
Rock geranium
Evergreen perennial
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The Heuchera americana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Southern Ontario to Connecticutt and Michigan, south to Oklahoma and Georgia. It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rock geranium.

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Latin Name:  Heuchera americana
Common Name:  Rock geranium
Family:  Saxifragaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Loamy woods and shady calcareous slopes and rocks[43].

General Uses: The root can be used as an alum substitute, this is a mordant that is used in fixing dyes[168]. The root is rich in tannin and it has been suggested that this is the mordant[168]. A good ground cover plant for the woodland garden[200]. Plants should be spaced about 35cm apart each way[208].

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