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Family

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness

9-12 in. (22-30 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 Shade

Bloom Time

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Foliage

White/Near White

Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Propagation Methods

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Velvet/Fuzzy

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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JenDion

Litchfield, NH (Zone 5b) | June 2012 | positive

This variety is vigorous, and bounces back easily from division. Must have a shady location. Acts like a spotlight in the shade garden! Love it!

PicketFenceIowa

Portsmouth, IA | October 2010 | positive

Another winner in the Heuchera world.. I love it.. grew it this year 2010 spring and it grew fast and kept a nice color.

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