Heuchera glabra Alpine heuchera (Saxifragaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Heuchera glabra
Alpine heuchera
Evergreen perennial
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The Heuchera glabra plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine heuchera.

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Latin Name:  Heuchera glabra
Common Name:  Alpine heuchera
Family:  Saxifragaceae
Author:  Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Stream banks and crevices of moist rocks from the coast to above the timber line[60].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any good sweet garden soil that does not dry out in spring[1]. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade[1, 111]. Prefers a well-drained fairly rich and not too heavy soil[111]. Apt to hybridize with other members of this genus[111]. A very ornamental plant[60].

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