American alumroot has greenish, red-tinged flowers that attract a number of small native bees. They're clustered at the top of a flower stalk that is usually 2 or 3 feet tall. Below, the foliage forms round, semi-evergreen tufts of leaves. It's clumping, non-spreading habit makes for a well-behaved groundcover in partial shade. 

Uses: Drought tolerant, groundcover, medicinal, bees

Bloom time: April - June

Height: 12 to 24 inches

Space: 10 to 18 inches

Sun: Medium sun to shade

Moisture: Dry to average