Family: Saxifragaceae
(Saxifrage Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 14-16 inches
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Spread: 20 inches
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Bloom Time: May to June
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Bloom: tiny green-yellow bell-like flowers in sprays on stems
to 18 inches high
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Light: part sun to full shade
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Soil: best in rich, moist, well-drained
soil
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Moisture: average to moist; avoid wet
conditions in winter
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Use: edging plant, understory plant,
woodland and rock gardens; does well in containers; cut flower; edging plant,
understory plant, woodland and rock gardens; does well in containers; cut
flower
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Care: protect from hot afternoon sun to
prevent scorch; remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom;
allow soil to dry out between waterings and avoid wetting foliage in evening to reduce potential for pest or
disease problems; winter compost
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; frost heaving of roots may occur when winter temperatures fluctuate
widely
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Native to: genus native to North America
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Notes: semi-evergreen perennial; foliage
forms dense medium-sized mound of rounded clear amber leaves; attracts
hummingbirds and pollinators; rust resistant; deer and rabbit resistant
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E212
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