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Heuchera americana var. americana

coralbells, alum root

This is a reliable plant for any part of the garden. Its dark green leaves are tinged with varying intensities of red, usually along the veins. It will form a clump before putting out runners to clump again nearby, creating great contrast with other groundcovers throughout the season.

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Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 8-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Urban Environment
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Groundcover
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Rain Garden
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


coralbells - Heuchera americana var. americana from Native Plant Trust
coralbells - Heuchera americana var. americana from Native Plant Trust