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Heucherasanguinea

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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
sanguinea (san-GWIN-ee-a)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Seed Collecting

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Category
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Perennials
Regional

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

Auberry, California

Panama City, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Elkton, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Freeport, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Florence, Mississippi

Norfolk, Nebraska

Dover, New Hampshire

Cape May, New Jersey

Columbus, Ohio

Fremont, Ohio

Wilsonville, Oregon

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Johnson City, Tennessee

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Chantilly, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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