Family: Saxifragaceae
(Saxifrage Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 9 inches
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Spread: 16 inches
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Bloom Time: May to June
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Bloom: white sprays
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Light: full sun to full shade; if grown
in full sun, consistent water is needed
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Soil: best in rich, moist well-drained
soil
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Moisture: medium; consistent moisture if
grown in full sun
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Use: edging plant, understory plant,
or add interest to woodland garden; also does well in containers
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Care: divide clumps every 3-5 years;
deadhead to extend flowering season
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Concerns: susceptible to frost heave due to
shallow root depth; mulching around the crown can prevent this
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Native to: genus native to North America
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Notes: silver, gray-edged leaves with
purple veins (in cool weather); exceptional orange fall color
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Supplier: Kopke's Fruit of the Bloom
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E204
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