Plant Profile: Heuchera 'Northern Exposure'

Names

Coral Bells

  • Photo of Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' (Heuchera 'Northern Exposure's)

Phonetic Spelling:HEW-ker-a

Genus:Heuchera

Species:

Family:Saxifragaceae

Coral Bells Northern Exposure features beautifully colored, mound-shaped foliage complemented by short, appealing flower stalks. This variety of heuchera is among the most resilient, capable of thriving in as low as zone 3. When planting, ensure the crown is not buried, as this can lead to failure. It flourishes in shaded areas and can tolerate some sunlight, provided it receives sufficient moisture, though it prefers shade during the afternoon. This plant is ideal for mass plantings along borders or edges, in containers, or as an accent among greenery.

In terms of pests, diseases, and other issues: Shield the plant from intense sunlight to avoid leaf scorch. Be cautious not to overwater, as this can lead to fungal complications. It exhibits good resistance to rust.

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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Feature Summary

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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Feature Summary

Flowers
Spikes of bell-shaped flowers in early to mid-summer. Color varies as to cultivar from pinks, reds to yellow-greens.
Pink
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Green
< 1 inch
Leaves
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.
Broadleaf Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Green
Gold/Yellow
Variegated
Red/Burgundy
Cordate
Rhomboidal
3-6 inches
3-6 inches
Stem
Hairy reddish-purplish stems
Purple/Lavender
Red/Burgundy
Hairy (pubescent)
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Mounding
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Acid (<6.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
12 inches-3 feet
Less than 12 inches
Mountains
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7b
8b
8a
3a
3b
9a
9b
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Landscape
Rock Garden
Cottage Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Accent
Container
Patio
Walkways
Woodland
Small Space
Pool/Hardscape
Pollinators
Songbirds
Hummingbirds

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Attributes

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Country Or Region Of Origin

North America

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Wildlife Value

Attracts hummingbirds and songbirds.

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)

Rust

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Flowers

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Flower Description

Spikes of bell-shaped flowers in early to mid-summer. Color varies as to cultivar from pinks, reds to yellow-greens.

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow
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Green
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Pink
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Red/Burgundy

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Flower Shape

Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Flower Size

1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Leaves

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': 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.

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Leaf Color

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Gold/Yellow
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Green
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Red/Burgundy
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Variegated

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Leaf Margin

Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Leaf Width

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Stem

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Stem Description

Hairy reddish-purplish stems

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Stem Color

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Purple/Lavender
grass
Red/Burgundy

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Stem Surface

Corky Ridges
Covered with a powdery bloom (glaucous)
Dull
Hairy (pubescent)
Polished
Smooth (glabrous)

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Whole Plant Traits

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Cultural Conditions

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
3a
thermostat
3b
thermostat
4a
thermostat
4b
thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure' Landscape

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure': Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees