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Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Velvet Night'

Heucheraamericana

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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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Species

americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)

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Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

15-18 in. (38-45 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

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Cream/Tan

Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Propagation Methods

Grown for foliage

Seed Collecting

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Gabrielle

(Zone 5a) | July 2008 | positive

A very pretty Heuchera. Blooms late June in my garden.

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