Perennial that has rising interest as new color forms and hardiness make it unbeatable in the sun, shade, and partial
shade gardens (dependent on variety). Heuchera is a genus containing some fifty-five species of evergreen or
semi-evergreen perennials. They are naturally located in mountainous and woody sites throughout the US (mainly the
Rocky Mountains), and some being from Mexico. Coral Bells have woody root stocks that form mounds of heart
shaped or lobed leaves, sometimes toothed. The flowers are borne on loose panicles, are small, tubular, and sometimes
petal-less. The main focus of a heuchera is the exquisite foliage color.
Growing Tips
Plant in a well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter, in a full sun to shaded location(dependent on
variety). Well-drained soil fertile soil is essential, as heuchera roots will rot in water logged soils.
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