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Southern Comfort Alum Root

Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'

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Overview

Heuchera 'Southern Comfort' or Southern Comfort Alum Root is a robust perennial boasting large, peach-cinnamon leaves that mature to burnished copper. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers dappled sunlight with well-draining soil. It reaches up to 14 inches in height with a 24-inch spread and offers creamy-white blooms in late spring to early summer. Ideal for borders, it adds year-round interest with its vibrant foliage.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Southern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — The Heuchera 'Southern Comfort' commonly referred to as Southern Comfort Alum Root
Southern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers dappled sunlight with well-draining soilSouthern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — peach-cinnamon leaves that mature to burnished copperSouthern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — Ideal for borders, it adds year-round interest with its vibrant foliage

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Southern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — The Heuchera 'Southern Comfort' commonly referred to as Southern Comfort Alum Root
Southern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers dappled sunlight with well-draining soil
Southern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — peach-cinnamon leaves that mature to burnished copper
Southern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — Ideal for borders, it adds year-round interest with its vibrant foliage
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