Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Checkers'

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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing the rootball
From leaf 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
Regional

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| March 2003 | neutral

Heuchera 'Checkers' is actually the same plant as 'Quilter's Joy.' Plants were marketed under the name 'Checkers' due to a mistake, and t...Read More

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