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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

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    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

    A tidy plant from 8200' on Pleasant view Ridge, 12-18" mats, the 6" panicles of white flowers with rose red calyces create a haze of red and white above the flat mats. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Heuchera brevistaminea

    aka Laguna Mountains Alumroot, Mt. Laguna Alumroot

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Heuchera brevistaminea by Stan Shebs
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    Heuchera maxima

    aka Coral Bells, Island Alum Root

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Heuchera maxima by Stan Shebs
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    Heuchera rubescens

    aka Pink Alumroot Root

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Heuchera rubescens by Stan Shebs
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    Heuchera 'Georgia Peach' PP19375

    aka Georgia Peach Alum Root, Georgia Peach Coral Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 14"-30"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Heuchera 'Georgia Peach' PP19375 foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Heuchera villosa 'Caramel'

    aka Heuchera 'Caramel', Caramel Coral Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-15"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Heuchera villosa 'Caramel' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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