Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Pewter Veil'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
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
Pale Green
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Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid 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
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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)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
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Does it set seed?
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Classification
Bronze
Orange/Apricot
Regional

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

Anniston, Alabama

Kenai, Alaska

Martinez, California

Hebron, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Clawson, Michigan

Silver Lake, Minnesota

Alden, New York

Toledo, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2007 | positive

I live in a cold zone and Pewter Veil does well anywhere I place it. Lovely contrast to my double blue platycodon, hostas, lilium and daylilies.

R
Clawson, MI | October 2006 | positive

Large than most coralbells, with a striking garden presence. Leaves clump up into almost a bowling ball shape. Always gets attention. Dar...Read More

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Millersburg, PA (Zone 6b) | July 2005 | positive

Each spring when blooms appear I know the hummingbirds will soon show up. They sip each tiny bell, up and down each stem.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2005 | positive

I received this from another DG member and it is doing so well in partial sun. Lovely foliage. Flower spikes are easily 2' high.

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