Most members of this genus are grown for their foliage, and there is a huge range of varieties with exotic coloured leaves. They make great ground cover, or can be used to soften the edges of paths. See also the closely related Tiarella, and x Heucherella, which are hybrids of Heuchera and Tiarella.

Heuchera cylindrica is often grown for its' foliage, with dark green rounded, mottled leaves, and tall cylindrical spikes of small, creamy flowers. Originates in NW N America.