Genus guide
Heuchera — 56 species
Part of the Coral bells & saxifrages family (Saxifragaceae)
Heuchera — coral bells and alumroots — are North American woodland perennials grown as much for their striking mounded foliage in burgundy, caramel, silver, and green as for their wiry stems of small bell-shaped flowers. They adapt well indoors in bright, indirect light, though they tolerate part shade, and they prefer consistently moist, well-drained soil; soggy roots quickly cause rot. American alumroot and hairy alumroot are tougher in dry spells once established. The ASPCA lists Heuchera as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, making the entire genus a reliably pet-safe choice for mixed plant collections.
All Heuchera species we cover
- American alumroot
- Berry Smoothie Heuchera
- Can Can Heuchera
- Coral bells
- Coral Bells 'Caramel'
- Coral Bells 'Caramel'
- Coral Bells 'Electra'
- Coral Bells 'Lime Rickey'
- Coral Bells 'Obsidian'
- Coral Bells 'Obsidian'
- Coral Bells 'Palace Purple'
- Coral Bells 'Palace Purple'
- Dolce Blackcurrant Heuchera
- Fire Alarm Heuchera
- Hairy alumroot
- Heuchera 'Amber Waves'
- Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'
- Heuchera 'Carnival Rose Granita'
- Heuchera 'Citronelle'
- Heuchera 'Dolce Blackcurrant'
- Heuchera 'Dolce Cinnamon Curls'
- Heuchera 'Fire Alarm'
- Heuchera 'Galaxy'
- Heuchera 'Georgia Peach'
- Heuchera 'Grape Expectations'
- Heuchera 'Green Spice'
- Heuchera 'Hollywood'
- Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie'
- Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'
- Heuchera 'Mahogany'
- Heuchera 'Marmalade'
- Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
- Heuchera 'Miracle'
- Heuchera 'Mocha'
- Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Amber'
- Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'
- Heuchera 'Pewter Moon'
- Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'
- Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats'
- Heuchera 'Quicksilver'
- Heuchera 'Raspberry Ice'
- Heuchera 'Rave On'
- Heuchera 'Saturn'
- Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
- Heuchera 'Sparkling Burgundy'
- Heuchera 'Sugar Berry'
- Heuchera 'Tiramisu'
- Heuchera 'Venus'
- Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride'
- Lime Rickey Heuchera
- Marmalade Heuchera
- Palace Purple coral bells
- Plum Pudding Heuchera
- Poker alumroot
- Small-flowered alumroot
- Tiramisu Heuchera
Heuchera — frequently asked questions
Are Heuchera plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Heuchera are pet-safe. Of the 56 Heuchera species we cover, 37 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 19 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even so, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.
How much light do Heuchera plants need?
Most Heuchera do best in medium indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Heuchera easy to care for?
Many Heuchera are beginner-friendly — they tolerate lower light and forgiving watering. Water to how fast the pot actually dries rather than a fixed calendar and most will thrive.
How many Heuchera varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 56 Heuchera species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Heuchera, the rest follow closely.
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