Not much sun in your garden? You can depend on American Alumroot to fill in those shady spots year after year with its neat and tidy mounds of classic woodland foliage. While the leaves are typically bright green, they may boast shades of purple and bronze, especially in the fall. Small, bell-shaped flowers appear on leafless stalks above the leaves in June through August, attracting small pollinators with their dainty appearance. There are several cultivars of this reliable native perennial, but don't miss out on this rare opportunity to add the straight species to your garden.
Condition: Shade or part sun; moist, well-drained soil
Size: 1’ - 3’ tall; 1’ - 1.5’ spread
Zone: 4 - 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attracts bees and other pollinating insects; support pollen specialist bee (Colletes aestivalis)
Photo: David J. Stang
