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Pruning guide · Perennial
Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa): when and how to prune
Heuchera villosa
Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa) is best pruned in March and October.
| Pruning months | March and October |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–September |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa): when to prune it?
It needs hardly any pruning. In March, cut off old and damaged leaves; in October, the spent flower stems.
Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa): how to prune it?
- In March, cut brown, torn or frost-damaged leaves off at the base.
- After flowering, cut the flower stems off at the base.
- Leave healthy evergreen leaves in place: they feed the plant.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: March and October. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa) flowers in July–September, when it attracts bees.
Nearby: related pruning guides
- American alumroot (Heuchera americana)
- Coral bells (Heuchera sanguinea)
- Crevice alumroot (Heuchera micrantha)
Plant profile: Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.