Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Chocolate Ruffles'

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
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
Bloom Time
Foliage
Medium Purple
Sun Exposure
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Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
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Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
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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
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
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Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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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
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Regional

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

Oxford, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Marengo, Iowa

Sparks, Nevada

Yonkers, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Oakton, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

Appleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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G
(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

Solid deep-maroon-chocolate leaves with heavily ruffled edged and royal purple undersides. Strong purple spikes 30" tall carry an abunda...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | October 2005 | positive

Fantastic plant - I had this confused with 'Palace Purple' for a while, but this is far superior. It has lovely ruffly leaves and a good, full habit.

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Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

Just about indestructible

G
Marengo, IA | July 2003 | positive

This mature plant has been in my garden for 5 years. It is in full sun on a south facing bermed bed in average to clayish soil and is a s...Read More

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