Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Southern Comfort'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
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
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
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
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
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
Orange/Apricot
Silver/Gray
Regional

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

Atlanta, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Hailey, Idaho

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

Plainwell, Michigan

Westbury, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Chandler, Texas

Charlottesville, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Bremerton, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Leavenworth, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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(Zone 8a) | April 2023 | neutral

Rating neutral as new in my garden. Planted in amended sandy soil. In TX heat it is wise to water regularly but avoiding excessive mois...Read More

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Leavenworth, WA | July 2011 | positive

This is a great plant. I have one - you only need one - and it's a feature all on its own, with large leaves and a robust habit. Mine ...Read More

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