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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Heuchera americana
American alum root 'Marvelous Marble'
Flower Color
Description
An evergreen perennial forming a mound of lobed, heart-shaped leaves opening dark purple in spring, becoming dark blue-green, with dark purple veining and a silvery sheen, in summer. Spires of tiny, cream, bell-shaped flowers on wiry, upright stems appear from late spring to early summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
Neutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs