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Island Alum Root
Heuchera maxima
This perennial is native to bluffs and canyons of the Channel Islands, off the
coast of California. The shiny leaves are heart-shaped. It has tine,
bell-shaped green , white or pinkish flowers and hang from the end of tall
stalks. The flowers bloom from February to April. Despite looking
very delicate, this plant is drought tolerant.