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Allan Armitage
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| Heuchera americana |
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Origin:
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Eastern North America
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Moderate to wet conditions.
Armitage says: "Plants should be grown in shade and are not tolerate of full sun, particularly if moisture is lacking.It is important that the soil remain consistently moist if foliage is to be produced throughout the season."
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Climate / Hardiness Zones:
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Zone 4 to Zone 9
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Growth:
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Range: Grows from 18" to 36".
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Flowers:
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Color(s): Green, White
Season(s):
Summer
Armitage says: "This often overlooked species has always been a tough, reliable performer grown for the handsome evergreen foliage rather than the flowers.The small, 1/8" wide flowers are borne in 15-20" long airy, unbranched panicles."
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Foliage:
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Color:
Leaves are green and purple.
Armitage says: "This often overlooked species has always been a tough, reliable performer grown for the handsome evergreen foliage rather than the flowers.The 4-6" long leaves are rounded to heart shaped with 5-7 lobes.Its charm comes from the mottled purple color of the young foliage, which later subsides as the leaves mature.If proper cultural conditions are provided, new leaves are produced all season.It is important that the soil remain consistently moist if foliage is to be produced throughout the season."
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Landscape Value:
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Can be used as an ornamental plant.
Armitage says: "Although not particularly ornamental, I enjoy them poking through the foliage and swaying in the afternoon breeze."
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Other Heuchera americana References & Articles:
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Heuchera americana is hardy in these areas:| Alameda, CA | Alamo, CA | Alsip, IL | | American Canyon, CA | Angwin, CA | Antioch, CA | | Baltimore, MD | Bayside, NY | Bronx, NY | | Brooklyn, NY | Brownsville, TX | Canton, MI | | Chicago, IL | Cicero, IL | College Point, NY | | Conneaut, OH | Corona, NY | Danville, CA | | Detroit, MI | Dorset, OH | East Claridon, OH | | East Elmhurst, NY | Ecorse, MI | Elmhurst, NY | | Elmwood Park, IL | Elyria, OH | Essex, CA | | Evergreen Park, IL | Fawnskin, CA | Ferndale, MI | | Florence, SC | Flushing, NY | Fontana, CA | | Forest Falls, CA | Forest Hills, NY | Fort Eustis, VA | | Fresh Meadows, NY | Glen Burnie, MD | Gwynn Oak, MD | | Harper Woods, MI | Harrison Township, MI | Hunt Valley, MD | | Jackson Heights, NY | Leasburg, NC | Lexington, NC | | Liberty, NC | Linwood, NC | Little Neck, NY | | Ludlow, CA | Macomb, MI | Marysville, MI | | Maspeth, NY | Memphis, MI | Mercedes, TX | | Middle Village, NY | Mission, TX | Modesto, CA | | Moreno Valley, CA | Morgantown, WV | Mount Clemens, MI | | New Baltimore, MI | New Haven, MI | New York, NY | | Newport News, VA | North Ridgeville, OH | North Street, MI | | Oakland Gardens, NY | Olmito, TX | Penitas, TX | | Pharr, TX | Phelan, CA | Philadelphia, PA | | Pikesville, MD | Pinon Hills, CA | Port Isabel, TX | | Progreso, TX | Redlands, CA | Rego Park, NY | | Rialto, CA | Ridgewood, NY | Rimforest, CA | | Riverdale, IL | Saratoga, CA | Soquel, CA | | Sparrows Point, MD | Staten Island, NY | Taylor, MI | | Temperance, MI | Temple City, CA | Towson, MD | | Trenton, MI | Tres Pinos, CA | Upland, CA | | Virginia Beach, VA | Walnut, CA | Watsonville, CA | | Wayne, MI | Westland, MI | Whitestone, NY | | Whitmore Lake, MI |
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