Green-flowered Alumroot (Heuchera chlorantha) is a perennial wildflower native to western North America, where it thrives on rocky slopes in forest understories. This species is well-adapted to shaded or partially shaded environments, often found growing among boulders or on well-drained cliffs. Unlike the more colorful Heuchera species, Green-flowered Alumroot produces delicate, greenish-yellow flowers on tall, slender stems that rise high above its basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. Its foliage remains evergreen in milder climates, providing year-round interest.
 
Green-flowered Alumroot supports a variety of native pollinators, especially bumblebees, native bees, syrphid flies, and occasionally hummingbirds, which are attracted to its small, nectar-rich flowers. The large, leafy rosettes also provide excellent habitat for forest-dwelling amphibians. The plant is particularly well-suited for stabilizing slopes and rocky areas, helping to prevent soil erosion while enhancing biodiversity in native landscapes. It is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded rock gardens, and habitat restoration projects where resilient, low-maintenance plants are needed.
 
This hardy alumroot prefers well-drained soils with moderate moisture and can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and rocky substrates. It is relatively easy to grow from seed, though it benefits from cold stratification to enhance germination. A 30-day stratification period is typically enough to break seed dormancy, and late winter or early spring sowing is ideal.