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Heuchera

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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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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 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

Unknown - Tell us

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bottlegreen

Saint Paul, MN | April 2015 | negative

I bought three of these gorgeous plants last summer. Two died over the winter, and the third is a pathetic shadow of its former self; I'...Read Morell probably have to hoick it, too.

Malus2006

Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | April 2008 | neutral

I have one brought later in the season - it was very hot and drought year - 2007 - so I planted it still in pot and watered frequently - ...Read More

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