Family: Saxifragaceae

Common Name: Vesuvius Heuchera, Vesuvius Coral Bells

DescriptionForms a clump of deep purple leaves with airy scapes of orange red flowers.
Pronunciation(HEW-ker-ah)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone5-9
Sunlighthalf day morning sun, part sun, may burn in full sun
Moistureaverage, moist
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowersorange red, borne on airy panicles, 16 inch tall scapes
Leavesdeep purple leaves with light silver overlay
Dimensionsflower spikes to 16 inches
MaintenanceDepending on the species some will produce a prodigious amount of flower scapes and these should be deadheaded. I prefer to gently remove the dead leaves in the spring. Gently is the key word since some Heuchera do not produce stout clumps and pieces are easily broken off. Heuchera tend to frost heave, a mulch will help prevent this. Gently pushing the plants back into the ground in the spring is a good practice. Rejuvenation by division may be need as the plants get older and form thick heavy stems at the base of the plant.
Propagationdivision
Cultivar OriginTerra Nova Nursery, USA, 2000
Notes & ReferenceReferences: #105-Heuchera and Heucherellas (Dan Heims, Grahame), #119-Heuchera, Tiarella and Heucherella A Gardeners Guide (Charles and Martha Oliver)
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