Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Mahogany'
Heuchera
Family: | Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Heuchera (HEW-ker-a) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Mahogany |
Additional cultivar information: | (PP19072) |
Hybridized | by Egger-Terra Nova Nurseries |
Registered or introduced: | 2007 |

Category:
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
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:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Provides Winter Interest
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Patented
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
Foliage Color:
Burgundy/Maroon
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Naperville, Illinois
Hebron, Kentucky
Wilsonville, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Kalama, Washington
Gardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Positive | On Feb 28, 2012, Gabrielle from (Zone 5a) wrote: PPAF PVR |
Positive | On Nov 18, 2009, stormyla from Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: This plant is a must have for any Heuchera collector. It's beautiful color provides a point of interest no matter where it's used. It is a sturdy plant that grows quickly and is noticeable wherever it's planted. A nice plant to break up a sea of green. |