Scientific name: Heuchera spp. hoo-ker-a
Common name: Coral Bells; Alum Root
| Height | 12-18" |
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| Spread | 12-18" |
| Form | clump with upright flower stalks |
| Texture | leaves-coarse flower-fine |
| Flower color | -white -pink -red/coral |
| Leaf color | -green -purple |
| Time of bloom | May-July |
| Light requirement |
full sun to part shade |
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| Soil requirement |
moist, humusy |
| Propagation method |
divide in spring or fall |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Peculiarities/Problems |
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| Uses | -along streams/pools of water -mid border -to create contrast with fine textured planting |
| Comments | -prolong bloom by removing faded flowers -mulch over in winter to prevent heaving (shallow rooted) -purple varieties - leaves will green up if planted in full hot sun |