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

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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Height

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Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 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 Shade
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Foliage
White/Near White
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Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
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Category
By dividing the rootball
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Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Where to Grow
Perennials
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Fruit Size
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Flower Shape
Non-patented
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Ploidy

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Division

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Division

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Classification
Chartreuse/Yellow
Regional

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

Des Plaines, Illinois

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Wilsonville, Oregon

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

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JenDion
Litchfield, NH (Zone 5b) | June 2012 | positive

This variety is vigorous, and bounces back easily from division. Must have a shady location. Acts like a spotlight in the shade garden! Love it!

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PicketFenceIowa
Portsmouth, IA | October 2010 | positive

Another winner in the Heuchera world.. I love it.. grew it this year 2010 spring and it grew fast and kept a nice color.

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