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

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
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
Full Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Green
Cream/Tan
Other Details
Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
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
Regional

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

San Jose, California

Silverado, California

Washington, District of Columbia

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Ewing, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Ellicott City, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Medford, Massachusetts

Wakefield, Massachusetts

Lansing, Michigan

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Ithaca, New York

Bennett, North Carolina

Garner, North Carolina

Graham, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Clyde, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Salt Lake City, Utah

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Toledo, OH | October 2004 | positive

I purchased three Cora Bells as filler in a bed because of their lovely foliage. They have come back every year and are fuller each year...Read More

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Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | positive

Great plant very hardy.

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