Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells
Heuchera 'Peach Melba'

Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Cultivar: Peach Melba

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Other details

Unknown

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

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Patented

Foliage Color

Burgundy/Maroon
Pink/Rose
Silver/Gray

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual