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Southern Comfort Coral Bells Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'

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Description

'Southern Comfort' has striking leaves and thrives in hot, humid environments where other heucheras struggle.  It is evergreen in mild winter areas otherwise it is an herbaceous perennial.  The leaves are large and change color as they mature from peach to amber with good color retention. The bell-shaped flowers appear in later summer to fall.. 

Plant 'Southern Comfort' in humus-rich soil in part sun to full shade. Leaf scorch can occur with hot afternoon sun. It works well mass planted, in containers, borders or rock gardens.  

Potential disease problems include powdery mildew, rust, and bacterial leaf spot. Potential insect problems include weevils and foliar nematodes.

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See this plant in the following landscapes:
Courtyard Garden Shade Garden
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#showy leaves#low maintenance#cottage garden#herbaceous perennial#rock garden#border planting#partial shade tolerant#container plant#woodland
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#showy leaves#low maintenance#cottage garden#herbaceous perennial#rock garden#border planting#partial shade tolerant#container plant#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Heuchera
    Family:
    Saxifragaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    North America
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Semi-evergreen
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Spike
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Bell
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Airy spikes of creamy white flowers up to 2 feet tall.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Semi-evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Margin:
    Lobed
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    New leaves are cinnamon peach-colored and mature to deep amber and has good color retention. The up to 9 inch wide leaves grow in a basal clump and are lobed.
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Wirey flower stem.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Patio
    Pool/Hardscape
    Small Space
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Attracts:
    Pollinators
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Heat
    Humidity