Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Key Lime Pie'

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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pink
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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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:

Anniston, Alabama

Crockett, California

Los Angeles, California

Orinda, California

San Bernardino, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Susanville, California

Augusta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Dracut, Massachusetts

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts

Pinconning, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Hopkins, Minnesota

Prior Lake, Minnesota

Saint James, Minnesota

Mount Vernon, Missouri

Walnut Grove, Missouri

East Amherst, New York

Port Washington, New York

Ronkonkoma, New York

Wellsville, New York

Albemarle, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Akron, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Newbury, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Bellevue, Washington

East Port Orchard, Washington

Orchards, Washington

Oso, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

Thiensville, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Prior Lake, MN | June 2016 | positive

I reside in Prior Lake, Minnesota and love coral bells. Dolce Key Lime Pie and Snow Angel are my absolute favorites. They highlight all...Read More

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Wellsville, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2013 | positive

I had this in full sun but transplanted to a shadier area last year. Love the color of this variety of heuchera- bright lime green and pr...Read More

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | June 2012 | positive

Nice chartreuse colour in deep shade. Strongest of three Coral Bells I planted (others were "Dolce Licorice" and "Marmalade"). Flowers by...Read More

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Akron, OH | August 2010 | neutral

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I planted 5 Key Limes in the fall of '09 on the north side of my home. None have bloomed and it's August 1st 2010!
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Toledo, OH | June 2010 | positive

Just getting ready to move this to a new location but imagine my surprise when two feet of snow started to melt here in NW Ohio (zone 5) ...Read More

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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2010 | positive

This variety of coral bells is really useful to brighten up a shady area. They do seem to burn/fade if they get too much sun; I have mov...Read More

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Salem, MA | May 2010 | positive

This is a pretty plant, really lights up a shady bed. I *think* I have 'Dolce Key Lime Pie'... but the plant didn't read the plant descri...Read More

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Holly Springs, NC (Zone 7b) | July 2009 | positive

A pretty plant for sure. Mine is planted on the east side of my house where it gets part shade. It looks really nice till it heats up in ...Read More

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Pittsburgh, PA | May 2008 | positive

Purchased this plant in 2006 as a new gardener. I split it 'out of the pot' as an experiment. Two years later I have some of the health...Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2007 | positive

This is a vigourous, healthy looking plant. Its brigth yellow leaves emerge in early spring and remain attractive all season. I planted m...Read More

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