Heuchera
Japanese Name:
ヒューケラ
Romaji Name:
hyuukera
Description
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Heuchera, also known as coral bells, is a perennial plant valued for its colorful and decorative foliage. Its leaves come in a variety of shades, including green, purple, red, and silver, often with interesting patterns or textures. Heuchera produces small bell-shaped flowers on tall stems during the growing season. It is commonly used in gardens and landscaping for ground cover, borders, and shade gardens due to its hardiness and attractive appearance.
History
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Heuchera is a genus of perennial plants native to North America. Indigenous peoples used some species for medicinal purposes. European gardeners introduced Heuchera to cultivation in the 18th and 19th centuries for their colorful foliage and delicate flowers. Today, they are popular ornamental plants in gardens worldwide.