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Heuchera


Coral Bells, Alumroot




Family
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Heuchera
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
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.
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