Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Snow Angel'

Heucherasanguinea

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Species
sanguinea (san-GWIN-ee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
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:

Oakland, California

San Leandro, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Pleasant Valley, Connecticut

Stamford, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Smelterville, Idaho

Chicago, Illinois

Des Plaines, Illinois

Urbandale, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

South China, Maine

Tracys Landing, Maryland

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Hopkins, Minnesota

Columbia, Missouri(2 reports)

Denville, New Jersey

Three Bridges, New Jersey

Canandaigua, New York

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota

Wilton, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Albion, Pennsylvania

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Earlysville, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Appleton, Wisconsin

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2013 | positive

This is a very pretty heuchera. I have quite a few varieties. The leaf variegation on this one is really outstanding, and the flowers a...Read More

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Burien, WA (Zone 7b) | August 2011 | positive

last year I composted 4 other heucheras because of rust. This is the only one that didn't get rust! its a keeper in my garden.

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Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | April 2009 | positive

I have this plant growing in 3 different locations. One has morning sun, another has very late afternoon sun and the third is in continuo...Read More

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Oxford, NS (Zone 5b) | May 2006 | positive

This heuchera is very attractive because of the variegated foliage. I have divided it already after 2 years of growth and the divided pl...Read More

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(Arlene) Southold, NY (Zone 7a) | May 2006 | positive

Now it's in full sun but it burned a bit last summer so it will go to part shade as soon as the rain ends.

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