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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