Alum Root ‘Southern Comfort’

Name: Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'
Color: White
Sections: 5

Heuchera ‘Southern Comfort’ (commonly known as Coral Bells or Alumroot) is a robust, foliage-focused perennial with large fall colored leaves and exceptional heat and humidity tolerance. It features lobed leaves that shift from peach in spring to rich copper and amber in summer and finally turning vibrant coral-orange in cool autumn weather. In mid-to-late summer, it produces slender spikes of delicate, creamy-white flowers that attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.

Grow Guide

  • Light: Partial Sun to Full Shade
  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
  • Size: 10–14 inches tall (flower spikes reach 18–24 inches) with a spread of 18–24 inches
  • Watering: Medium. Requires well-draining, consistently moist soil; highly sensitive to winter waterlogging and crown rot.
  • Best Use: Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, groundcovers, and container displays where its colorful foliage provides long-season architectural impact.