Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Creme Brulee'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pink
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Perennials
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Non-patented
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Silver/Gray
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Francisco, California

Susanville, California

Des Plaines, Illinois

Ewing, Kentucky

Flemingsburg, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Dracut, Massachusetts

Plainwell, Michigan

Silver Lake, Minnesota

Marlton, New Jersey

Three Bridges, New Jersey

Himrod, New York

Raleigh, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Indiana, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Langley, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Indiana, PA | February 2008 | positive

My two Dolce Creme Brulee are in their fourth year, growing in PA zone 5. I planted them in a container (bought them in 3" pots) their fi...Read More

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