Heuchera rubescens

Heuchera rubescens is a species in the Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage) family. Its common name is Pink Alumroot. It is native to a large part of the western United States and northern Mexico. In California is is found primarily in the Sierras with scattered locations in the Klamath region and southern California. The plant grows as a low rosette of basal leaves from which the inflorescence arises, to 6 inches in height. All Heucheras have nodding bell-shaped flowers, leading to the common name Coral Bells. Aspects of the plant vary with region where it is native. There is one recognized variety, var. versicolor, a rare species that is found only in the mountains of southern California. In the garden it requires regular water and afternoon shade.