Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Peach Flambe'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
White/Near White
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
This plant is resistant to deer
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
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Patented
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Chartreuse/Yellow
Regional

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

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Greenville, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Ellicott City, Maryland

Rising Sun, Maryland

Traverse City, Michigan

Flowood, Mississippi

Belfield, North Dakota

Painesville, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Ladysmith, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negatives
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Green Valley, MD | May 2012 | negative

In 2011 spring, we planted five Peach Flambe plants as the color looked so good. They seemed to do very well all thru spring and early su...Read More

A
Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 6a) | May 2010 | neutral

Beautiful but short-lived for me. Lived for 3 years while all my other coral bells continue to thrive. Did not survive the cold, wet wint...Read More

L
Fairfield County, CT (Zone 6b) | November 2007 | negative

Such a beautiful plant! I had high hopes when I planted 3 of them amongst my patch of Heucheras. They were located in part to mostly sh...Read More

R
Richmond, VA | July 2006 | positive

In Zone 7 and higher protect from after 2:00 PM sun, for best color.

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