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

Synonym:Heuchera clutei

Height

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

Foliage
Pale Pink
Pink

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer

Seed Collecting

Category
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials