| Common Name | Alum root |
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| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heuchera |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP21872 |
| EU Grant # | EU32308 ('Electric') |
| Bloom Time | May, June |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green, Red, Yellow |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It is most similar to 'Electra', but has a much larger leaf and plant size. It has red veins in cold temperatures only. |
| Landscape Value | Accent, container, shade mass planting, mixed beds, winter color. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 28" / 16" |
| Soil (Garden) | Moderately well drained, organic Soil (Garden) types are best. |
| Water (Garden) | Average, better too dry than too wet when established. |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor, Winter Color |
| Comments | Summer-heat tolerant. |
Heuchera ‘Electric Lime’
Red veins in cool temperatures on huge leaves. The lime foliage forms a large mound with attractive flowers stems of white flowers. Heat and humidity tolerant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 28″ / 16″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderatley between waterings. |
| EC | 0.6 – 0.9 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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