Heuchera 'Megan' (Heucheraholics Series) (alum root 'Megan') — Clump-forming

Overview

Heuchera 'Megan' (Heucheraholics Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Megan' (Heucheraholics Series) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Heuchera 'Megan' (Heucheraholics Series) is a clump-forming cultivar of alum root, a genus known for its mostly evergreen perennial growth with rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. 'Megan' is valued for its evergreen foliage and seasonal interest in spring and summer.

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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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Heuchera

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Heuchera 'Megan' (Heucheraholics Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump-forming
Foliage: Evergreen, Rounded, Shallowly lobed
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs