Heuchera
'Mint Julep'
Mint Julep Coral Bells
| Family |
| Saxifragaceae |
| Genus |
| Heuchera |
| Cultivar |
| 'Mint Julep' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2 - 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 20 |
| Height |
| 0.5 m |
| Landscape |
| Excellent for rock gardens, borders and open woodland gardens, or as an edger along paths or walkways. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, making sure to provide consistent moisture if grown in full sun in a warm area. Remove the stems of faded flowers to encourage further bloom. |
| Shape |
| Clump-forming. |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to leafy gall (Corynebacterium fascians), and affected plants should be destroyed. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by division in autumn, or by seed in spring (although the cultivar will not come true). |