Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Greenfinch'

Heucheracylindrica

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Species
cylindrica (sil-IN-dree-kuh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Green
Other Details
Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Perennials
Regional

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

Clovis, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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(Zone 8a) | May 2005 | negative

I don't find it exactly objectionable, but this is a very unremarkable plant with neglibible flowers and foliage substantially less inter...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | May 2005 | neutral

I 've succesfully sown Greenfinch under a cold frame...they also reseed a lot..lots of new seedlings I have to pull out every spring. The...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

‘Greenfinch’ bears bright green flowers on tall flowering stems. Flower scapes can reach up to 3' and appear in early to mid-summer....Read More

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