| Common Name | Alum root |
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| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heuchera |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| US Patent # | PP27767 |
| EU Grant # | EU46662 |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 11" / 16" / 18" |
| Finish Time | Fast (4-6 Weeks) |
| Bloom Time | July, August |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Flower Color | White |
| Leaf Color | Green, Lime, Red, Yellow |
| Soil | Moderately well drained, organic soil types are best. |
| pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
| Nutritional Needs | 100 - 150 ppm |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| Water (Garden) | Average, better too dry than too wet when established. |
| How Different? | Compared to 'Delta Dawn', has a bigger leaf and stronger red vein color. |
| Landscape Value | Mass planting, accent, mixed beds, mixed container. |
| Finish Time to 4" | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Comments | -- |
| Grower Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. |
Heuchera ‘Red Lightning’
Electrifying dark red veins spark over huge gold leaves. Color holds well throughout the season. 'Red Lightning' is “villosa–strong” and draws your attention from across the garden. Works well in borders and mixed containers.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 11″ / 16″ / 18″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): July, August
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