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Plants that fill a similar niche:
Carex buchananii
Heuchera americana
Schizachyrium scoparium
Heuchera Northern Exposure™ Group has some common disease problems:
Phytophthora Blight and Root Rot on Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials

Heuchera Northern Exposure™ Group

Phonetic Spelling
HEW-ker-a
Description

The Northern Exposure™ group of cultivars has richly colored, mounded leaves, with attractive short flower stalks and a multi-crown habit. It is a member of the saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae). These hybrids were bred from H. richardsonii, a species of the northern US and Canada, giving them exceptional winter hardiness.

Developed by Terra Nova Nurseries, this series has helped broaden the use of Heucheras to our northern climates and has the added benefit of being heat- and humidity-tolerant. Northern Exposure™ alumroots were bred to grow as low as Zone 3. They like rich, well-drained, organic soil, lots of humus, and medium moisture. Take care not to bury the crown when planting, as this can cause the plant to fail. They grow well in shade and tolerate sun as long as they have adequate moisture, but prefer afternoon shade. This series has good rust resistance.  

Northern Exposure™ alumroot works well in mass plantings along borders or edges, in containers, or as an accent among plants with green leaves. Use in woodland, winter, and shady gardens.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Monitor for foliar nematodes and root weevils. Overwatering or poor drainage can cause root rot. Other fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and leaf spots can occur.  Protect from harsh sun to prevent leaf scorch. 

 

More information on Heuchera.

See this plant in the following landscape s :
Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Part Sun-Part Shade Garden A Sampling of Shade Gardens
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Northern Exposure™ Amber 'TNHEUNEA'
    Amber leaves yellow and green flowers
  • Northern Exposure™ Black 'TNHEUNEB'
    Dark purple-black foliage
  • Northern Exposure™ Lime 'TNHEUNEL'
    Lime green leaves rust-red flowers
  • Northern Exposure™ Purple 'TNHEUNEP'
    Rich purple foliage.
  • Northern Exposure™ Red 'TNHEUNER'
    Long season red leaves, yellow-green flowers
  • Northern Exposure™ Sienna 'TNHEUNESI'
    Chartreuse leaves with orange venation and center.
  • Northern Exposure™ Silver 'TNHEUNES'
    Purplish leaves
Northern Exposure™ Amber 'TNHEUNEA', Northern Exposure™ Black 'TNHEUNEB', Northern Exposure™ Lime 'TNHEUNEL', Northern Exposure™ Purple 'TNHEUNEP', Northern Exposure™ Red 'TNHEUNER', Northern Exposure™ Sienna 'TNHEUNESI', Northern Exposure™ Silver 'TNHEUNES'
Tags:
#mass planting#cottage garden#showy leaves#fall interest#disease resistant#hummingbird friendly#edging#deer resistant#hardy#pollinator plant#spring interest#bird friendly#rock garden#container plant#shade garden#wildlife friendly#accent
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Northern Exposure™ Amber 'TNHEUNEA'
    Amber leaves yellow and green flowers
  • Northern Exposure™ Black 'TNHEUNEB'
    Dark purple-black foliage
  • Northern Exposure™ Lime 'TNHEUNEL'
    Lime green leaves rust-red flowers
  • Northern Exposure™ Purple 'TNHEUNEP'
    Rich purple foliage.
  • Northern Exposure™ Red 'TNHEUNER'
    Long season red leaves, yellow-green flowers
  • Northern Exposure™ Sienna 'TNHEUNESI'
    Chartreuse leaves with orange venation and center.
  • Northern Exposure™ Silver 'TNHEUNES'
    Purplish leaves
Northern Exposure™ Amber 'TNHEUNEA', Northern Exposure™ Black 'TNHEUNEB', Northern Exposure™ Lime 'TNHEUNEL', Northern Exposure™ Purple 'TNHEUNEP', Northern Exposure™ Red 'TNHEUNER', Northern Exposure™ Sienna 'TNHEUNESI', Northern Exposure™ Silver 'TNHEUNES'
Tags:
#mass planting#cottage garden#showy leaves#fall interest#disease resistant#hummingbird friendly#edging#deer resistant#hardy#pollinator plant#spring interest#bird friendly#rock garden#container plant#shade garden#wildlife friendly#accent
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Heuchera
    Family:
    Saxifragaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    North America
    Wildlife Value:
    Attracts hummingbirds and songbirds.
    Play Value:
    Colorful
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    Rust, humidity, and heat
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 8 in. - 1 ft. 9 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Semi-evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Mounding
    Rounded
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Pink
    Red/Burgundy
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Spike
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Bell
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Spikes of bell-shaped flowers in early to mid-summer. Color varies as to cultivar from pinks, reds to yellow-greens.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Semi-evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Red/Burgundy
    Variegated
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Cordate
    Rhomboidal
    Leaf Margin:
    Lobed
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Dense round to heart-shaped and lobed leaves do not require pinching to maintain mounding habit. Leaves show interest in the fall, spring and summer. Leaf color varies as to cultivar. They range from amber to deep purple.
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Purple/Lavender
    Red/Burgundy
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Surface:
    Hairy (pubescent)
    Stem Description:
    Hairy reddish-purplish stems
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Patio
    Pool/Hardscape
    Small Space
    Walkways
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Rock Garden
    Shade Garden
    Winter Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Attracts:
    Hummingbirds
    Pollinators
    Songbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Heat
    Humidity
    Rabbits