Heuchera Species, Alumroot, Coral Bells

Heucherax brizoides

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Species
x brizoides (bry-ZOY-deez)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Perennials
Regional

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

Salt Lake City, Utah

Roanoke, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Roanoke, VA | April 2004 | positive

This plant is in full sun where the yard drains when it rains. Therefore it blooms early and gets plenty of water which drains well eno...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

H. x brizoides is named for thin stems resembling Quaking Grass (Briza).

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