Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Lime Rickey'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
White/Near White
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
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Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Veined
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
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)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
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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
Patented
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
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
Chartreuse/Yellow
Regional

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

Fresno, California

Oxford, Connecticut

La Grange, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

Plainwell, Michigan

Omaha, Nebraska

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Denville, New Jersey

Canandaigua, New York

Belfield, North Dakota

Bucyrus, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Fremont, Ohio

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Memphis, Tennessee

Montpelier, Vermont

Lexington, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Minocqua, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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S
Casco, MI (Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

Third time must be a charm in my Zone 5 garden. The first two times is just disappeared or melted away, like one other poster has stated...Read More

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Emmaus, PA (Zone 6b) | January 2009 | negative

Over the years, this heuchera has completely disappeared. Unlike the other heucheras in my garden (I'm a heuchera addict!) this one neve...Read More

E
Annapolis, MD | August 2008 | neutral

I don't know but, mine keep getting brown spots and losing leaves...
we have had lots of rain...
they are in full shade,.....)-:

G
Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) | July 2006 | positive

"Lime Rickey" brightens up shady spots in the garden.

D
Fremont, OH (Zone 5b) | October 2005 | positive

I planted this in a partly sunny north location in the middle of July 2005 and it is growing and doing very well. I planted a hosta at th...Read More

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

Plants first year hasn't flowered yet, but nice foilage.

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