Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera cylindrica), also known as poker heuchera, is a hardy, clump-forming perennial prized for its evergreen, scalloped foliage and narrow spikes of creamy-greenish flowers that bloom in late spring to summer. With leathery, rounded to heart-shaped leaves, this low-maintenance native plant thrives in shady gardens, woodland edges, and rocky slopes, providing texture, seasonal interest, and pollinator support.

Key Features:

• Elegant Flower Spikes: Tall, poker-like clusters of creamy-yellow blooms rise above the foliage, adding delicate beauty to shaded gardens.
• Evergreen Groundcover: Forms a dense, clumping mat of rounded, scalloped leaves, ideal for shady borders and woodland gardens.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers.
• Drought-Tolerant & Hardy: Once established, thrives in dry, rocky, and well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens.
• Versatile & Shade Adaptable: Prefers full sun in cooler northern climates but appreciates afternoon shade in warmer regions.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care and watering once established.
• Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to suit any garden size.

Why Choose Roundleaf Alumroot?

Roundleaf Alumroot is an easy-care, shade-tolerant perennial that adds year-round beauty and ecological value to gardens. Whether used as a groundcover, accent plant, or in naturalized landscapes, its unique foliage and graceful flowers make it a standout choice for shady or rocky gardens.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Prefers part shade to full shade with well-drained soil; tolerates full sun in northern regions.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; drought-tolerant once established.
3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged. 

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center. 

Add roundleaf alumroot to your garden for evergreen foliage, delicate blooms, and pollinator-friendly charm—perfect for shaded, rocky, and naturalized spaces!

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*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit

Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting: