Heuchera
Coral Bells, Alumroot
Family |
Saxifragaceae |
Genus |
Heuchera |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3-7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
4 - 8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Landscape |
Excellent for rock gardens, borders and open woodland gardens, or as an edger along paths or walkways. |
Cultivation |
Grow in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, making sure to provide consistent moisture if grown in full sun in a warm area. Remove the stems of faded flowers to encourage further bloom. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Susceptible to leafy gall (Corynebacterium fascians), and affected plants should be destroyed. |
Propagation |
Propagate by division in autumn, or by seed in spring. |