©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Heuchera "Quail Hollow"

Channel Islands Coral Bells or Island Alumroot
 
Form: Perennial Growth habit: Clumping, rosettes
Size: 2' h x 2' w Deciduous: Evergreen
Flowering Season: Spring Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Color: White to pink. Hardiness: Hardy to 1,500'
Exposure: Shade to part sun (morning) Cultural Uses:  
Soil Moisture: Semi dry
Soil Type: Sandy to Clay CNPS Status: Not Listed
Family: Saxifragaceae
Distribution: Selected for Garden Use; (TPF/Quail Hollow) Habitat: Cliffs in canyons
 
Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees collect nectar from the flowers.
 

Description:

A chromosome-deformed version of H. maxima.  Beautiful airy flower stalks. One of the larger native alum roots. Tolerates heavy soil and drought. Good in dry shade under oaks, pines, etc.