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Alumroot
Heuchera sanguinea · Saxifragaceae
How it looks
Alumroot (Heuchera) has palm-shaped leaves in a showy range of colors—purple, copper, red, green, yellow—and slender flower stalks bearing clusters of small bell-shaped pink or white flowers at the tip. Height 12–24 in (30–60 cm), popular as a color accent in gardens and flower beds.
This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Heuchera sanguinea
- Common name
- Alumroot
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
