Quick answer: Crevice alumroot (Heuchera micrantha) is native to 4 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Rocky, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | 1-2 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, hummingbirds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Crevice alumroot
Where is Crevice alumroot native?
Crevice alumroot (Heuchera micrantha) is native to California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Crevice alumroot bloom?
Crevice alumroot blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Crevice alumroot need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Rocky, well-drained. Mature height: 1-2 ft.
Is Crevice alumroot good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, hummingbirds.
Is Crevice alumroot deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Crevice alumroot is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Crevice alumroot?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Heuchera micrantha by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Crevice alumroot.
- Red-flowering currant Ribes sanguineum
- Vine maple Acer circinatum
- Globe gilia Gilia capitata
- Farewell-to-spring Clarkia amoena
- Henderson's shooting star Dodecatheon hendersonii
- Hummingbird sage Salvia spathacea
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