Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Tiramisu'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Pink
Cream/Tan
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 Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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
Red
Regional

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

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California

Chicago, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

South China, Maine

Annapolis, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Traverse City, Michigan

Carson City, Nevada

Matthews, North Carolina

Williamsburg, Ohio

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Christiana, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

South Hill, Washington

Appleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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San Francisco, CA | July 2011 | positive

Mine seem to look pretty similar throughout the year, mostly light green w/ a blush. Still very pretty.

Sends out a lot ...Read More

S
Puyallup, WA | July 2010 | positive

I purchased this for Winter interest. ~ even in the severe (10ish) it holds it's form & color ~ a beautiful chartreuse.
This summm...Read More

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Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | December 2009 | positive

This is a particularly beautiful Heuchera that puts on a continuously changing color show throughout 3 seasons. A nice addition to any s...Read More

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