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Heuchera americana, or American alumroot (also called Coral bells or Rock geranium), is a small (under 2 ft. high and wide) evergreen perennial native to eastern and central North America in the Saxifrage family.

Heuchera americana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Saxifragales
Family:	Saxifragaceae
Genus:	Heuchera
Species:	H. americana
Binomial name
Heuchera americana L.

Characteristics

American alumroot has lobed semi-palmate green, purple, or brown leaves that may or may not be veined or marbled. Loose racemes of insignificant green to cream flowers up to 1 meter tall bloom June to August. Found naturally in rock crevices and ledges of bluffs.[1][2]

This species has become popular with horticulturists and home-gardeners. It is usually grown for its unique foliage. New varieties are introduced regularly.[1]

Gallery

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  Heuchera americana 'Garnet' leaf
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  Heuchera americana 'Garnet' emerging flower stalk

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References

Further reading

• "Heuchera Americana", North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
• "Coral Bells, Heuchera Americana", Georgia Native Plant Society
• "Heuchera americana", Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas at Austin

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