This perennial forms a low mound habit with rosettes of foliage. It has glossy green heart-shaped lobed leaves with long stems and the small brownish tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster above the foliage, appearing during early summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Heuchera americana is naturally found from central to north Northern America growing in woodlands associated with the Rocky Mountains.

It prefers a well drained, humus rich fertile moist stony soil in a semi shaded to sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Coral Flower is a hardy small perennial that is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted in rockeries or along front borders in alpine gardens and used around water features. It is also grown in patio pots and is suitable for small gardens as a ground cover or as a potted indoor plant, if placed in a bright position. It is moderately fast growing and establishes in 1 to 2 years from division. ID 979

Heuchera (HOY-ka-ra) americana (am-er-ih-KAH-nuh)

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Saxifrages, Astilbes, Elephant`s Ears