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
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
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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(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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