| Common Name | Alum root |
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| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heuchera |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | May, June |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has dark purple spring leaves, ruffled foliage, and a large, vigorous habit. |
| Landscape Value | Mass planting, accent, groundcover. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 24" / 28" |
| Soil (Garden) | Moderately well drained, organic Soil (Garden) types are best. |
| Water (Garden) | Average, better too dry than too wet when established. |
| Special Uses | Award Winners, Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor, Winter Color |
| Comments | Lift the plant and replant in late summer or early autumn every few years with the crown just above the Soil (Garden) to remove the leggy look. Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit winner in 2001. |
Heuchera ‘Purple Petticoats’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 24″ / 28″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
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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