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Care decision	Hairy alumrootHeuchera villosa
Light	Partial shade or dappled sunlight. NC State Extension: Heuchera villosa
Water	Moisture is still needed; complete drying can cause scorch and decline despite moderate drought tolerance. NC State Extension: Heuchera villosa
Soil & growing mix	Moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter. NC State Extension: Heuchera villosa
Mature size	NC State lists 8–32 inches high and 18–24 inches wide; named cultivars can spread farther. NC State Extension: Heuchera villosa
Growing season	Textured foliage with small flowers above it; local bloom timing and winter leaf retention vary. NC State Extension: Heuchera villosa
Winter & climate	NC State lists USDA zones 3–8 for the species. NC State Extension: Heuchera villosa
Container fit	Container choice matters. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	Heat and humidity tolerance make this species useful for comparison, but do not guarantee performance in exposed, dry, or waterlogged sites. NC State Extension: Heuchera villosa
Equipment to consider	Wilcox All-Pro 202S 14-inch digging trowel Bosmere Large Face Copper Plated Plant Markers, 10-inch, 10-pack
Evidence & next steps	Foliage gardens guides → Heuchera Crown Depth and Summer Stress: Inspect Before You Bury or Divide Container drainage starts with the whole pot Choose Mulch by the Bed's Maintenance Plan, Not Just Its Appearance Read the growing reference NC State Extension: Heuchera villosa Mt. Cuba Center: heuchera trial

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