Most heuchera varieties sold today are hybrid crosses of native species, usually including Heuchera americana as one of the genetic parents. Many of these hybrids are unusually flexible in their sun preferences, often tolerating both full sun and full shade. Those with H. americana as a parent are especially good for shady conditions. Here are 10 great heuchera varieties that could form the beginning of a new collection in your garden.

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 9–18 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–8Height: 9–18 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 8–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 8–10 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to full shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 8–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to full shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 10–25 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 9–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 10–24 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 8–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to full shade

Native Area: North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–9Height: 6–8 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade