Heuchera (Coral Bells; Alumroot) |
- All varieties bloom in summer and are deer resistant.
- Well-drained soil is necessary.
- Foliage adds splashes of color to the landscape.
- Some cultivars have showy flowers, others are insignificant.
- Great companions for other shade plants; heuchera looks great with hostas and ferns.
- Excellent container plant!
Dolce® Wildberry
- Bold, deep purple foliage with silver veining.
- Pink flowers in midsummer.
- Great for borders, edging, and containers.
- 10–12" H (16–18" in bloom) × 18–22" W
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Forever™ Red
- Good sun tolerance
- Pink blooms
- Color intensifies in the Spring and Fall with cooler weather
- Plant alongside yellow hostas or ferns for stunning effect
- PP 29644
- 7" H x 14" W
'Guacamole'
- Lime green foliage lights up the shade garden
- No significant bloom
- 22" H X 38" W
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micrantha 'Palace Purple'
- Large, bronze-purple leaves
- Blush white blooms
- One of the best heuchera for this area
- More sun tolerant with adequate moisture
- No significant bloom
- 16" H X 18" W
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'Obsidian'
- Very glossy, almost black leaves!
- Pair with green foliage for contrast
- Cream blooms
- PP 14836
- No significant bloom
- 12" H x 18" W
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'Paris'
- Hot Pink blooms
- Long bloom time with repeat blooms throughout the season
- Very useful for color in the shade.
- PP 18881
- Great edger or border plant
- Bloom time: all summer
- 12" H x 18" W
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villosa 'Autumn Bride'
- Larger-leaved all-green cultivar
- Great massed as a groundcover
- Use with ferns and hostas in the shade
- Creamy white flower sprays
- Bloom time: late summer
- 2' H x 2' W
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villosa 'Caramel'
- Vigorous grower
- Use in place of flowering plants
- Light pink blooms
- Perfect in containers
- Caramel to honey-apricot with rosy undersides
- Thrives in high heat and humidity
- PP 16560
- 14" H x 18" W
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