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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 3–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — and they are particularly effective when grouped
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — The Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an electrifying perennial with golden-yellow leaves veined in striking redRed Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — or as underplanting for taller; typically growing to about 8 to 10 inches in heightRed Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — creating a dynamic carpet of color.<br><br>From late spring to early summerRed Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — ensuring those captivating leaves remain the highlight of your client's garden designRed Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — ground cover / perennial with white bloomsRed Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Ideal for ground cover or edging, 'Red Lightning' offers vibrant contrast and texture to any garden+36

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — and they are particularly effective when grouped
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') — or as underplanting for taller; typically growing to about 8 to 10 inches in height
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') — ensuring those captivating leaves remain the highlight of your client's garden design
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — ground cover / perennial with white blooms
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Ideal for ground cover or edging, 'Red Lightning' offers vibrant contrast and texture to any garden
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — or as underplanting for taller
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — This manageable size makes Red Lightning an excellent choice for border fronts; boasting airy white blooms
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an electrifying perennial that demands attention with its vibrant, image 35
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — though it can tolerate morning sun with adequate moisture.<br><br>The plant reaches a compact, image 38
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — about 18 to 20 inches tall
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is relatively low maintenance
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Red Lightning thrives in garden conditions offering part to full shade; boasting airy white blooms on
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') — Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an electrifying perennial that demands attention with its vibrant foliage
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — ground cover / perennial for half or shade
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — boasting airy white blooms on 18-inch stems in summer; ensuring those captivating leaves remain the
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') — Thriving in zones 4-9, it prefers part shade and well-drained soil; typically growing to about 8 to 10
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Their foliage provides season-long interest
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Deer-resistant, it requires minimal maintenance; typically growing to about 8 to 10 inches in height
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Ideally suited for USDA Zones 4 to 9
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — Deer-resistant, it requires minimal maintenance
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