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Heuchera elegans
Also Known As
- Urn-flowered Alum Root
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Heuchera elegans plant details
Heuchera elegans is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera elegans
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: saxifragaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera elegans
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Heuchera elegans
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Heuchera elegans plant
How to Grow Heuchera elegans
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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