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Heuchera Species, Island Alumroot, Jill of the Rocks, Channel Islands Coral Bells

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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

maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Pink

Other Details

Other details

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Propagation Methods

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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BayAreaTropics

Hayward, CA | August 2011 | positive

One of the best I've tried. So much more vigorous then the hybrids sold that dont last a summer here in California. Our soucal native Alu...Read More

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