Heuchera, Alum Root, Coral Bells 'Licorice'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Pink
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Seed Collecting
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:

Quincy, Illinois

Cincinnati, Ohio

Lexington, Virginia

Freeland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 8b) | September 2013 | positive

This is a hardy cultivar with beautiful leaves and insignificant flowers. The leaves are so dark on top, they are almost black, and a wo...Read More

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | June 2012 | positive

Nice dark coloured Heuchera, but colour was not as dark the second year. Middle of the pack of three Coral Bells I planted (others were ...Read More

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