The red venation stays while the leaf chages from shades of yellow in spring, to chartreuse in summer and fall, and tan in the winter.  Short, dense cones of white flowers.  This vigorous clumping H. villosa hybrid delivers what 'Tiramisu' promised.

 

Common Name:  Alum Root

 

Family:  Saxifragaceae

 

Plant Type:  Herbaceous perenniaL

 

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9

 

Habit:  Mounding

 

Size (W/HT/FL HT):  11"/7"/11"

 

Growth Rate:  Fast

 

Most Active Growing Season:  Spring

 

Flowering Season(s):  Summer

 

Soil:  Moist but well-drained mix low in peat.

 

pH:  6.0-7.0

 

Light:  Full shade

 

Nutritional Needs:  Moderate to light fertility.

 

Dormancy:  Not required

 

Water:  Dry moderately between waterings.

 

Landscape Value:  Container, edging or mass.

 

Finish Time to 4": 4-6 weeks

 

Comments:  Plant the plugs high.  Compared to H. 'Tiramisu', much more vigor, holds red vein throughout year, attractive short white flowers.