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Heuchera Dolce® Licorice (Dolce® Licorice heuchera)

Heuchera Dolce® Licorice Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Heuchera Dolce® Licorice HEW-ker-ah Common Name: Dolce® Licorice heuchera Synonyms: Heuchera 'TNHEU044' Genus: Heuchera
This purple to almost black heuchera adds drama to the shade. The plant grows to 16 inches tall and wide with coralcolored blooms in spring. Grow it in garden beds or containers.
Care:

Provide full sun to part shade and moist, but well-drained soil. Needs consistent moisture if in full sun.


Propagation:  Divide clumps in spring.
Problems:  Occasional powdery mildew or leaf spots may occur.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only;Full Sun to Part Shade;Part Shade Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Spring; Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Color, Shade, Sun, Foliage
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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