Red Lightning Alum Root

Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

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Overview

The Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an electrifying perennial with golden-yellow leaves veined in striking red. Thriving in zones 4-9, it prefers part shade and well-drained soil. Mature plants reach 10 inches tall with a spread of 16 inches, boasting airy white blooms on 18-inch stems in summer. Ideal for ground cover or edging, 'Red Lightning' offers vibrant contrast and texture to any garden design. Deer-resistant, it requires minimal maintenance.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — ground cover / perennial for half or shade

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Mature plants reach 10 inches tall with a spread of 16 inches

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — boasting airy white blooms on 18-inch stems in summer

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Ideal for ground cover or edging, 'Red Lightning' offers vibrant contrast and texture to any garden design

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Deer-resistant, it requires minimal maintenance

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an electrifying perennial that demands attention with its vibrant foliage

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Ideally suited for USDA Zones 4 to 9

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Thriving in zones 4-9, it prefers part shade and well-drained soil

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Mature plants reach 10 inches tall with a spread of 16 inches

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — boasting airy white blooms on 18-inch stems in summer

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Ideal for ground cover or edging, 'Red Lightning' offers vibrant contrast and texture to any garden design

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Deer-resistant, it requires minimal maintenance

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an electrifying perennial that demands attention with its vibrant foliage

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Ideally suited for USDA Zones 4 to 9

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Red Lightning thrives in garden conditions offering part to full shade

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — though it can tolerate morning sun with adequate moisture.<br><br>The plant reaches a compact size

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — typically growing to about 8 to 10 inches in height

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — with a spread of approximately 16 to 18 inches

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — This manageable size makes Red Lightning an excellent choice for border fronts

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — or as underplanting for taller

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — creating a dynamic carpet of color.<br><br>From late spring to early summer

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — The Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an electrifying perennial with golden-yellow leaves veined in striking red

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Their foliage provides season-long interest

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — and they are particularly effective when grouped

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Heuchera 'Red Lightning' sends up slender

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — about 18 to 20 inches tall

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — topped with dainty bell-shaped white to pale pink flowers

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — plant in well-drained soil rich in organic matter

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — and maintain consistent moisture

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is relatively low maintenance

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — but periodic deadheading and division every 3 to 4 years can promote healthy growth and rejuvenate the

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