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Heuchera Species, Mountain Alumroot, Pink Alumroot, Red Alumroot, Coral Bells

Heucherarubescens

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Family

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)

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Species

rubescens (roo-BES-enz)

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Synonym

Heuchera clutei

Height

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Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure

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)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Pale Pink

Pink

Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Propagation Methods

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2011 | neutral

Heuchera rubescens is endemic to CA and can be found thoughout the state in a wide variety of conditions. It can be found on rock outcrop...Read More

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