Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Chocolate Ruffles'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Category
Perennials
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oxford, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Marengo, Iowa

Sparks, Nevada

Yonkers, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Oakton, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

Appleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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G
(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

Solid deep-maroon-chocolate leaves with heavily ruffled edged and royal purple undersides. Strong purple spikes 30" tall carry an abunda...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | October 2005 | positive

Fantastic plant - I had this confused with 'Palace Purple' for a while, but this is far superior. It has lovely ruffly leaves and a good, full habit.

N
Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

Just about indestructible

G
Marengo, IA | July 2003 | positive

This mature plant has been in my garden for 5 years. It is in full sun on a south facing bermed bed in average to clayish soil and is a s...Read More

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