Heuchera maxima
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A dense, compact, clump-forming evergreen herbaceous perennial species producing bright green, multi-lobed foliage with hairy edges. Cream and pale pink flowers appear on tall, upright stems above the foliage during the summer. A good option for planting under trees
Scientific classification
- Species
- Heuchera maxima (Heuchera maxima)
- Genus
- Heuchera
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Heuchera maxima
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Heuchera maxima
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Heuchera maxima care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Remove dead leaves
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in partial or full shade, and mulch every year; the rootstock tends to push upwards, so every few years, in late summer or early autumn, divide and re-plant with only the crown above ground
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to heuchera rust
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm and vine weevil
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