About
Heuchera × brizoides is a perennial in the saxifrage family noted for its fragrant flowers. It carries palmately divided leaves on long stalks and arises from a woody rootstock typical of the genus. The genus Heuchera is largely evergreen and contains species with a wide range of habits and habitat preferences. Flowers appear from May to August, releasing a scent that makes their bloom period easy to detect.
About the genus
Heuchera is a genus of largely evergreen perennial plants in the family Saxifragaceae. All species are native to North America except for Heuchera sichotensis, native to the Russian Far East. Common names include alumroot and coral bells.
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In the garden
Heuchera × brizoides sits within the Heuchera genus, a group of largely evergreen perennials in the Saxifragaceae. Members of the genus are mostly native to North America and occupy a variety of habitats; that diversity is reflected in the range of forms sold under Heuchera names. For growers, the starting point is to check the specific cultivar or label because different Heuchera will favour different exposures and soil conditions. The genus as a whole shows broad ecological tolerance, so site selection should match the provenance or trial performance of the particular selection you have. Flowering stems carry fragrant blooms from May to August, making this plant useful for season-long floral interest through the early to mid-summer months. Remove tired flower stems if you prefer a tidier appearance, and position specimens where the scent can be appreciated: beside paths, terraces or seating areas. It also fits well in mixed borders and containers where its leaf form and scented flowers provide summer detail that complements other perennials and shrubs.
Plant details
Heuchera × brizoides size, habit and characteristics
- Fragrance
- Flower
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More in the Heuchera genus
- Heuchera 'Cappuccino'
- Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'Coral Bells
- Heuchera americanaAmerican alum root
- Heuchera cylindricaroundleaf alum root
- Heuchera cylindrica 'Hyperion'alum root 'Hyperion'
- Heuchera micranthasmall-leaved alum root
- Heuchera sanguineacoral bells
- Heuchera sanguinea 'Bressingham Blaze'Coral Bells