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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 8 to 10 inches (foliage); up to 16 inches (with flowers)
Width: 12 to 16 inches
Flower color: White to pale pink
Foliage color: Deep burgundy to ruby red
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower stalks and tidy old leaves in early spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Ruby Tuesday'

Ruby Tuesday Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Ruby Tuesday' features rich, velvety foliage in a deep ruby-red hue that adds warmth and depth to any planting scheme. The leaves have a gently rounded shape with a subtle sheen, making them a standout in mixed borders, containers, or as ground cover. This variety maintains its vibrant color throughout the growing season, providing long-lasting interest in both sun and shade.

In early to midsummer, delicate spikes of tiny, bell-shaped flowers appear above the foliage.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Borders
Containers
Under Trees

Companion plants

Lamium · Daphne · Cyclamen · Astilbes · Hellebores · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Plant this rich ruby foliage in drifts where it can anchor shaded borders and create lasting contrast with lighter companions. Blend broad leaves, graceful fern textures, and evergreen structure to develop layered woodland plantings that remain colorful and balanced throughout the growing season.

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