Sun versus shade depends on the type/coloring of the heuchera in question. Most are going to be happiest in quite a lot of sun, although part shade is generally fine. The darkest colored purple/maroon/black colored ones like pretty much full sun - they fade out in much shade. Those that have very golden or light chartreuse foliage appreciate at least some shade in the hot afternoon or they scorch. I'm not sure how these got such a reputation as a shade plant - just like hellebores, who share that same reputation, they are shade tolerant; not necessarily shade lovers.

Silver Scrolls is gorgeous. But I don't even care about the blooms, I just love the foliage. I have some planted in a big whiskey barrel planter, which is stained/painted a sage green, and the heuchera just looks fantastic in it. I'll have to check out the other two you mentioned. Darn, you can't see the green of the pot! And the sun was too bright! Oh well, it's the only photo I have of it... :) Dee

The title would be too long. okay...how about... The Cryptogam Forum is worded like this: TITLE: Moss, Ferns & Cryptogams DESCRIPTION UNDERNEATH TITLE: This forum is for the discussion of moss, ferns, and other cryptogams, including fern-allies, lichens, mushrooms, etc. Going off of that, we could use something like: TITLE: Heuchera and related plants Forum DESCRIPTION UNDERNEATH TITLE: This forum is for the discussion of Heuchera and related plants Heucherella and Tiarella. are we getting closer? lol I also vote and agree that Melissa's pic is perfect as it stands, no need for overtechnicality on what will be only a tiny corner pic. Melissa, I had wondered if that was from Terra Nova. I found this collage pic credited to Terra Nova as well, it just wasn't wallpaper sized. Thank you again for getting this off the ground, Scott. Michelle Here is a link that might be useful:

Dawn thanks for the prompt reply once again. I had a heuchera before as I told you in one of my previous posts and it suddenly disappeared like the hostas did. We had a problem with those wascally wabbits here a few years ago and it could be that it was them who caused the disappearances. I had it in a pretty shady spot though so I was not sure if it would take even the amount of sun that spot gets....but perhaps so. I had already thought I might try coleus instead if I couldn't find what I wanted in the heuchera. I want something which will provide nice contrast with the sweet potatoes. And yes the sweet potatoes will trail all over and that is why I decided on them for around the fountain....it will make a more natural surrounding for the fountain with them there I think and I love how easy care they are, I believe they will do well in that spot. We have been out in our 5th wheel doing a little prep in there and wishing we could get out to the lake for a few days. We had to get the fireplace(electric) going and finally DH turned on the propane so we use the central heat to warm it up in there....haha. We have had several friends at the lake for several weeks now who live over by Duncan but it was just too cold for me to want to go. They keep asking us to come out so I may call them and see if they are going to stay a bit longer. Who knows? We have no set plans....retirement is great! Do what you want to when you feel like it. The new heart meds seem to finally be starting to help some and hopefully will still help even more. I hope so I am ready to get busy playing! Now I think I will go searching for the last plants I need/want this afternoon so I will have them here and ready for planting tomorrow. It wouldn't be so bad outside if the wind were not out of the north. I have to stay in the sun and try to stay out of the wind. Well thanks for your advice and have a happy afternoon. G.M.