Family: Saxifragaceae
(Saxifrage Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 12-14 inches
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Spread: 14-16 inches
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Bloom Time: April to August
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Bloom: tiny deep pink bell-like flowers in sprays on stems to
18 inches high
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Light: part sun to part 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: 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 mulch applied after ground freezes helps prevent r
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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 burgundy-silver to silver leaves;
foliage becomes more purple in full sun; 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 E214
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