Perennials – ‘Fire Chief’ Heuchera

Botanical name: heuchera sanguinea ‘fire chief’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: a foot and a half in height and width

Bloom time: spring and summer

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Flower color: pink and white

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in a single growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and removed dead or damaged foliage as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: color addition to a shade garden

Light needs: about 4 hours of sun per day

Special features: colorful foliage

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release liquid fertilizer in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam or clay

Companion plants: primrose, ferns, daylilies

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no