Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Gypsy Dancer'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Pink
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
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
Regional

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

San Jose, California

Hebron, Kentucky

Wells, Maine

Ellicott City, Maryland

Belfield, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Wilsonville, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Ahtanum, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Union Gap, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 5b) | September 2006 | positive

I purchased Gypsy Dancer from a local nursery in early July, and the plant was in full bloom. It's now almost October, and it is still f...Read More

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Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | February 2006 | positive

One of the Heucheras in the 'Dancer Series' from Terra Nova. We've only had this Heuchera for one year and although very similar to some...Read More

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