Heuchera is sometimes prone to Black Vine Weevil which feeds on the plants roots and the crown, otherwise they are rarely bothered by pests or disease. Heucheras are moderately salt tolerant and also very tolerant of Juglone released from the roots of Black Walnut trees. Foliage nematodes may occur but are rare. It is recommended to mulch these shallow rooted, woody based plants during winter to prevent frost heaving.
* photos taken on April 18 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.
* photo taken on Apr 28 2017 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on May 26 2017 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera americana ( American Alumroot )
A clump forming perennial native to dry woods in eastern North America ( from eastern Nebraska to southern Michigan to southern Ontario to Connecticut; south to eastern Oklahoma to central Georgia ). It is endangered in Ontario where all known remaining populations are from Essex County though it originally occurred further east to Norfolk County. It is also endangered in Wisconsin, New York State, Delaware and Mississippi. In the Windsor/Essex County, Ontario region; it was locally abundant in Lasalle, around Amherstburg and on the Lake Erie islands during the 1800s. It also occurred abundantly on the Ohio shore and sporadically at Detroit during that time.
It forms a clump of lobed, toothed, leathery foliage, up to 10 inches high. The leaves, up to 4 inches wide, are mottled with purple-brown at first, turning to glossy green. The foliage remains evergreen in mild areas.
The greenish-white flowers are held just above the leaves in early summer.
A woodland plant that tolerates hot humid summers as long as it is not exposed to hot afternoon sun. Hardy zone 4 to 8 preferring full shade to partial shade but tolerating some sun. Pruning is usually limited to removing old leaves during late winter to make room for the fresh new foliage.
* photo taken on Apr 17 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
'Dale's Silver'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 2 feet across with green foliage that is mottled silvery-gray. The foliage turns golden-orange during winter.
'Dale's Variety'
Forms a clump up to 1 x 3 feet with spectacular silver mottled foliage.
The greenish -white flowers are borne in sprays in summer up to 3 feet high.
* photo taken on May 17 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 26 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 13 2021 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
'Eco Running Tapestry'
Has foliage up to 6 inches across that is green and heavily veined deep purple-brown.
'Garnet'
Forms a clump up to 14 x 30 inches with mid-green leaves with red-brown veins.
'Persian Carpet'
Forms a clump up to 14 x 30 inches with foliage that is burgundy-red, tinted silver-gray in spots. The leaf veins and edges are deep purple-brown.
Heuchera x brizioides 'June Bride'
very drought and heat tolerant
Heuchera cylindrica ( Poker Alumroot )
Native to western North America ( from Atlin, British Columbia to Quesnel, B.C. to Calgary, Alberta; south to northern California, Nevada to Wyoming ), it is the western counterpart to Heuchera americana and is very similar. It typically forms a clump up to 2o inches across.
The hairy, semi-evergreen foliage, up to 8 inches across is deep green and mottled in lighter green.
The tiny, greenish flowers are borne in sprays up to 40 inches high in early summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 6. Grows best in the north.
'Alba'
Creamy-white flowers
'Green Marble'
Foliage is mid green with light green marbling.
The flowers are greenish.
'Hyperion'
Very short pink-red flower sprays.
Heuchera micrantha ( Crevice Alumroot )
A clump-forming perennial, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet, that is native to the west coast of North America ( from Atlin, British Columbia to Smithers, B.C. to Cranbrook, B.C.; south to central California to eastern Oregon and Idaho ).
It has large, crinkly, "maple-like" foliage, up to 8 inches tall. Foliage is evergreen from zones 7 to 9
The small, pinkish-white flowers are borne in sprays during early summer.
Hardy zone 4 to 8 preferring full to partial shade but tolerating full sun. Grows best in fertile moist soil with a PH from 6 to 7. Does not enjoy summers in the Deep South, but thrives especially well in the north and the west.
* photo taken by Jean Pawek @ CalPhotos
'Bressingham Bronze'
Similar to H. 'Palace Purple' except with more reliably deep red-purple foliage all season long in a clump up to 12 x 15 + inches. Contrasts very well with Blue Sedge.
* photo taken on July 13 2021 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
'Lace Ruffles'
Forms a clump up to 16 x 32 inches with ruffled foliage that is green with white variegation.
Heuchera richardsoni ( Prairie Heuchera )
A perennial, native to central North America ( from southwest Northwest Territories to Calgary, Alberta to southern Saskatchewan to southeast Manitoba; south to Minnesota to Indiana ).
The foliage is luxuriant green.
Hardy zones 3 to 6 in full sun to partial shade.
'Northern Exposure Amber'
Forms a vigorous, long-lived, dense foliage mound up to 8 x 15 inches in 1 year, eventually to 14 x 20 inches in size.
The rounded foliage is orange-yellow. The leaves are up to 4.5 x 3.8 inches in size.
The yellowish-green flowers are borne on short spikes up to 18 inches high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7, it has excellent sun tolerance and rust resistance.
* patent photo
'Northern Exposure Black'
Forms a vigorous, long-lived, dense foliage mound up to 8 x 15 inches in 1 year, eventually to 0.8 x 2 feet in its 3rd year.
The rounded foliage is blackish-purple. The leaves are up to 6 x 5.5 inches in size.
The pale pink flowers are borne on short spikes up to 2.5 feet high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7, it has excellent sun tolerance and rust resistance.
* patent photo
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
'Northern Exposure Lime'
Forms a vigorous, long-lived, dense foliage mound up to 11 x 16 inches in 1 year, eventually to 1.2 x 2 feet in its 3rd year.
The rounded foliage is yellow-green turning to lime-green. The leaves are up to 4.5 x 4.5 inches in size.
The pale pink flowers are borne on short spikes up to 2 feet high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7, it has excellent sun tolerance and rust resistance.
* patent photo
'Northern Exposure Purple'
Forms a vigorous, long-lived, dense foliage mound up to 8 x 15 inches in 1 year, eventually to 1 x 2.1 feet in its 3rd year.
The rounded foliage is silvery-purple with deep purple veins. The leaves are up to 5.7 x 5 inches in size.
The light pink flowers are borne on short spikes up to 2.6 feet high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7, it has excellent sun tolerance and rust resistance.
* patent photo
Forms a vigorous, long-lived, dense foliage mound up to 8 x 16 inches in 1 year, eventually to 14 x 20 inches in its 3rd year.
The rounded foliage is deep red. The leaves are up to 5.7 x 5 inches in size.
The light pink flowers are borne on short spikes up to 1.5 feet high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7, it has excellent sun tolerance and rust resistance.
* photo taken on June 22 2023 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
'Northern Exposure Sienna'
Forms a vigorous, long-lived, dense foliage mound up to 8 x 16 inches in 1 year, eventually to 13 x 21 inches in its 3rd year.
The rounded foliage is deep bronze-orange with a broad yellow border. The foliage turns yellow-green during summer then turning to orange during autumn. The leaves are up to 5.7 x 6 inches in size.
The light pink flowers are borne on short spikes up to 2 feet high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7, it has excellent sun tolerance and rust resistance.
* photos taken on Mar 19 2024 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
'Northern Exposure Silver'
Forms a vigorous, long-lived, dense foliage mound up to 8 x 16 inches in 1 year, eventually to 13 x 21inches in its 2nd year.
The rounded foliage is silver with deep purple veins. The foliage turns yellow-green during summer then turning to orange during autumn. The leaves are up to 4.4 x 4.4 inches in size.
The light pink flowers are borne on short spikes up to 2 feet high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7, it has excellent sun tolerance and rust resistance.
* patent photo
Heuchera sanguinea
A long lived, fast growing clump forming perennial reaching up to 1.5 x 2 feet that is native to moist shady rocks from the southwestern U.S. ( from Arizona and New Mexico; south into Mexico ).
The deep green, lobed, toothed, heart to kidney-shaped leaves are up to 6 x 8 inches in size.
The bright coral-red flowers are earlier than most Heuchera in May & June and are borne in sprays up to 32 inches high.
Divide every 2 or 3 years for vigor. Dead heading old blooms will encourage a continual procession of blooms.
Hardy zones 3 to 6, it requires fertile soil that does not dry out. Prefers moderate to light shade but can tolerate some sun.
Does not like acidic or heavy clay soil.
'Coral Cloud'
Forms a clump up to 10 x 18 inches of crinkled, glossy green foliage.
The flower sprays, up to 2.5 feet high, are coral-red.
'Coral Forest'
Forms a fast growing clump, up to 6 x 22 inches, with deep green foliage.
The scarlet-red flowers are borne over a season lasting up to 16 weeks or more, from late spring into early autumn. The flowers are borne on stalks up to 2 feet high. This repeat bloomer is great for attracting hummingbirds and is best planted in groups of 3.
Hardy zones 3 to 9 and is heat and humidity tolerant.
'Firefly'
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 15 x 20 inches, with scalloped foliage forming a tidy mound. The deep green foliage remains luxuriant green well into winter.
The very profuse, scarlet-red flowers are borne on sprays up to 2.5 feet high, during early summer then sporadically for the remainder of summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade ( full sun in cooler climates only ).
If does not like water on the leaves excessively so it is better to mulch and water deeply once a week than to use sprinklers.
'Frosty'
Forms a clump of foliage that is green with silvery-white variegation.
'Jack Frost'
Forms a clump up to 10 x 27 inches that is deep green and overlaid in silvery-white.
The flowers sprays are rose-red.
Drought tolerant.
'Red Sprangles'
Forms a clump up to a foot across with lush green foliage and late season flowers that are deep red.
'Snow Angel'
Forms a vigorous clump unlike most similar looking cultivars, that can reach up to 12 x 20 inches. The bright silvery-white and green mottled foliage contrasts well with sprays of pinkish-red flower sprays during early summer.
Hardy zone 3 to 8. Drought tolerant.
* photos taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on May 14 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 1 2018 in Ellicott City, MD
'Snow Storm'
Forms a clump up to 1 x 1 foot with near white ruffled foliage that is edged in green. The flowers are red-pink.
Looks great when planted in groups.
'Snow White'
Pure white flowers
'Splendens'
Compact in habit with bright scarlet-red flowers.
'Splish Splash'
Forms a clump up to 12 inches hight with spectacular foliage is deep green with heavy white mottling and splashing. The leaf veins turn rose-red in winter.
Flowers are light rose-pink.
'White Cloud'
Forms a clump up to 10 x 22 inches with foliage that is green and mottled silvery-white. The flower sprays are white.
Heuchera villosa ( Hairy Alumroot )
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial, that is native to shady cliffs in the southeast U.S. ( from Missouri to New York; south to Arkansas to northern Alabama to central Virginia ). It is endangered in Missouri and extinct from Illinois though uncertain it ever did grow native there.
The large, hairy, scalloped leaves are to 6 x 6 inches in size.
The flowers sprays are white and showy, otherwise it is similar to Heuchera americana.
Hardy zone 4 to 8 in partial to medium shade on moist, humus-rich, well drained soil.
It is tolerant of hot, humid summers but does not enjoy entended drought.
* photo taken on May 5 2010 @ McCrillis Gardens, Bethesda, MD
* photo taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on Sep 5 2013 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on May 9 2015 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on Apr 23 2017 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
* photo taken on July 10 2024 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
'Autumn Bride'
Forms a clump up to 1.5 x 2.2 feet with lime green leaves, up to 9 x 10 inches, that turn to red in autumn.
The white flower sprays, up to 2 feet high, appear early to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8. Tolerant of dry shade.
* photos taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
* photo taken @ Smithsonian Inst, Wash., DC on July 11 2014
* photo taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA
* photos taken on May 8 2019 in Gaithersburg, MD
* photos taken on July 26 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 6 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 31 2024 in Columbia, MD
'Bronze Wave'
Forms a clump up to 2.8 feet in width with huge, very hairy deep bronze leaves, up to 8 inches across.
It is very tolerant of heat and humidity.
* photo taken on May 6 2010 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
'Caramel'
Forms a very vigorous, evergreen clump reaching up to 16 inches x 3 feet of golden caramel foliage that turns to intense pinkish-orange during autumn. The leaves are up to 8 inches wide.
The white flowers are borne in sprays in early to mid summer.
Very heat tolerant, it will look good even with 100 or more days over 90 F
Hardy zone 3 to 8.
* photo taken on April 11 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum
* photo taken on May 6 2010 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
* photo taken on July 7 2011 in Howard County, MD
* photo taken on Apr 17 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on Apr 24 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on July 26 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 19 2023 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
subsp 'macrorrhizza'
Native from Virginia to Kentucky; south to Tennessee & Georgia, forming a clump up to 2 x 3 feet. The very hairy foliage is very intense bright green.
The white flowers are borne in sprays up to 3 feet high from September to November.
'Mega Caramel'
Similar to 'Caramel' except more vigorous with very large foliage forming a clump up to 1.8 x 4 feet in size.
* photo taken on Apr 17 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 2019 in Flkridge, MD
* photos taken on July 9 2024 in Columbia, MD
'Montrose Ruby'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 15 x 32 inches, with large, deep purple leaves, up to 8 inches across, resembling 'Palace Purple' but deeper in color.
The pale pink flowers are borne on deep red stems, up to 2 feet high, during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photos taken on July 1 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 7 2011 in Columbia, MD
'Purpurea'
Forms a clump up to 1.5 feet in height with huge purple leaves, up to 10 x 10 inches in size.
* photo taken on May 6 2010 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
HYBRIDS
* photos taken on June 19 2023 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
HEUCHERA - Complex Hybrids
Heuchera 'Amber Waves'
Forms a mounding clump up to 20 x 24 inches with stunning ruffled foliage that is orange-pink in spring turning to orange-gold.
The light rose-pink summer flowers are borne on deep rose-red stems.
Thrives in shade only.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photo taken on July 1 2010 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on April 29 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 27 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 26 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 4 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 17 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Sep 2 2021 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1 x 2 feet; with very glossy, deeply cut, deep red-purple with a silvery caste foliage. The leaves average 4 inches wide.
The pink flowers are borne on spikes up to 2.2 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photos taken on June 18 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 20 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 13 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 9 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 9 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 23 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 8 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 1 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 13 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 22 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 4 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 12 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 6 2021 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Autumn Haze'
Forms a clump up to 1 x 1.5 feet with silvery foliage with excellent deep purple veneation.
The flower sprays up to 2 feet high are rose-pink tinted.
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'
Vigorous, reaching up to 1.5 x 2.3 feet, bearing intense rosy-pink leaves, up to 6.5 x 7 ( rarely over 5 ) inches in size, that do not fade.
The flower stems reach up to 28 inches high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is heat and humidity tolerant. Has superior resistance to powdery mildew.
* photo taken on May 20 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 27 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 23 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 11 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 10 2020 in Clarksville, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Berry Timeless'
Forms a moderate growing to vigorous clump up to 7 x 14 inches in 2 years, eventually to 8 x 20 inches in size.
The foliage is mid-green with a silvery overlay. The leaves are up to 5 x 5 inches in size.
The flower scapes, up to 20 inches high, are light pink at first, later turning to deep rosy-pink. They appear during early summer, often repeating until late summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has superior heat and humidity tolerance.
* photo taken on Apr 27 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 15 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 9 2019 in Ellicott City, MD
* photos taken on May 14 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 3 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 12 2022 in Ellicott City, MD
Heuchera 'Black Beauty'
Forms a clump up to 8.5 x 20 inches in 2 years, eventually to 12 x 20 inches.
The very ruffled folaige is very glossy shiny, reddish-black. The leaves are up to 5 x 5.7 inches in size.
The flower scapes, up to 20 inches high, appear during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Blackout'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1 x 1.3 feet in 2 years, eventually to 1.5 x 2.2 feet.
The glossy leaves are purple-black above, purple beneath.
Hardy zones 4 to 8. Very disease resistant.
* photo taken on June 22 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 27 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 28 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 16 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 7 2019 @ Univ. of Maryland, College Park
* photos taken on June 1 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 20 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 21 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 2 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 22 2024 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Black Pearl'
Forms a fast growing, very dense clump, up to 1 x 1.7 feet in 2 years, eventually to 1 x 2.5 feet.
The ruffled, scallop-edged, deeply-lobed foliage is glossy, very dark blackish-purple above, rosy-purple beneath. The leaves are up to 5 x 5.5 inches in size.
The pale pink flowers are borne on scapes up to 20 inches tall.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is more heat tolerant than most Heuchera hybrids.
* photo taken on June 28 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 16 2023 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on Aug 13 2023 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on Apr 27 2023 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Brandon Pink'
Forms a clump of mid-green foliage up to 0.8 x 2 feet. The bright coral pink flowers are borne in sprays up to 2 feet high during mid-summer.
Hardy north to zone 2 on the Canadian Prairies.
'Bressingham Hybrids'
Forms a clump of green foliage up to 2 x 3 feet with abundant red and pink flowers depending on plant, that are borne on sprays up to 2.5 feet high.
Hardy zones 3+.
* photo taken on Oct 17 2014 in Baltimore Co., MD
Heuchera 'Burgundy Frost'
Reaches up to 2 x 3 feet with deeply-lobed and very ruffled foliage that is blackish-purple with silver overlay between the veins.
Hardy zones 4 to 7
Heuchera 'Cajun Fire'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 7 x 13 inches in 1.5 years, eventually to 9 x 22 inches.
The foliage is plum-red at first, turning to deep reddish-purple with deeply-furrowed, blackish-purple veins. The leaves average 3.2 x 3 inches in size.
The creamy-white flowers are borne on spikes up to 1.5 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent heat and humidity tolerancce.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Can-Can'
Forms a clump up to 10 inches x 2 feet, with ruffled foliage that is bright silvery-gray with green veins above, deep red beneath. The leaves are up to 3 inches across. It is mostly of Heuchera americana parentage.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is reported to be hardy even in parts of Alberta, Canada.
'Cappuchino'
Forms a clump up to 0.8 x 2.5 feet.
The deep bronze-green foliage is mottled with creamy-white. The leaves are up to 4 inches wide.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 2 feet high, during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has superior sun tolerance.
Heuchera 'Carnival Black Olive'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 12 x 25 inches in size, it is of mostly H. villosa parentage.
The foliage is bronze-black above, rich purple beneath. The foliage may develop some green tinge during summer heat.
The pink flowers appear during late spring. Hardy zones 4 to 8, heat tolerant.
* photo taken on Apr 17 2020 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on Apr 15 2022 in Elkridge, MD
Heuchera 'Carnival Candy Apple'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 12 x 25 inches in size, it is of mostly H. villosa parentage.The flower sprays are up to 2 feet high, during mid-summer. The foliage is deep red at first, turning to reddish-green with a light silver overlay.The flower sprays are up to 2 feet high, during mid-summer. The flower sprays are up to 2 feet high, during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, heat tolerant.
* photo taken on Apr 17 2020 in Elkridge, MD
Heuchera 'Carnival Cocomint'
* photo taken on May 29 2024 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Carnival Limeade'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 1 x 2.1 feet in size, it is of mostly H. villosa parentage.
The foliage is intense lime-green with silvery highlights. The leaves average 4 x 4 inches in size.
The flower sprays are up to 2 feet high, during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8, heat tolerant.
* photo taken on Apr 17 2020 in Elkridge, MD
Heuchera 'Carnival Peach Parfait'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 1 x 1.5 feet in 1 year, eventually to 1 x 2.1 feet.
The foliage is pale peachy-orange with deeper orange-red beins. The leaves are up to 5.2 x 5.6 inches in size.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is a heat tolerant H. villosa hybrid.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Carnival Plum Crazy'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 12 x 25 inches in size, it is of mostly H. villosa parentage.
The foliage is deep purple with some silvery overlay. The leaves average 5 x 5 inches in size.
The white flower sprays up to 2.8 feet high, appear during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8, heat tolerant.
* photo taken on May 17 2021 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Carnival Rose Granita'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 12 x 25 inches in size, it is of mostly H. villosa parentage.
The foliage is silvery-pink with deep purple veins. The leaves average 5 x 5 inches in size.
The white flower sprays up to 2.8 feet high, appear during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8, heat tolerant.
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
Heuchera 'Carnival Watermelon'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 12 x 26 inches in size, it is of mostly H. villosa parentage.
The foliage is peach-pink at first, turning to bronze-green. The leaves average 5.2 x 5.2 inches in size.
The flower sprays up to 3 feet high, appear during mid-summer. Hardy zones 3 to 8, heat tolerant.
* photo taken on Apr 17 2020 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on May 20 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 27 2020 in Ellicott City, MD
* photos taken on May 12 2021 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on June 19 2021 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on Aug 4 2021 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
Heuchera 'Champaign Bubbles'
Forms a clump up to 10 x 22 inches with glossy green foliage that has a silver-white overlay.
The very abundant, showy flowers are pink. This is a repeat bloomer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8, it is reported to be hardy even in parts of Alberta, Canada.
Heuchera 'Checkers'
Spectacular late spring display of large white flowers held well above the foliage which is dusty-purple with silvery overlay. It forms a foliage clump up to 15 inches high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1.5 x 2 feet with huge heavily ruffled leaves up to 9 x 9 inches in size that are deep purplish-brown above and purple beneath.
The creamy-white flower sprays in summer on purple stems that can reach up to 2.5 feet high.
Very heat and humidity tolerant and almost evergreen in mild climates.
Has Heuchera micrantha parentage.
* photo taken on Apr 23 2017 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
Heuchera 'Chocolate Veil'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 2 x 1.5 feet with foliage up to 9 inches wide, that is deep chocolate-purple above, purple beneath. Contrasts very well with variegated plants. The creamy-white flower sprays reach up to 2.5 feet high.
* photo taken on May 3 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 4 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 6 2021 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Circus'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 17 x 28 inches in size in just 2 years.
The foliage during spring is intense bright yellowish-green with burgundy-red veining, the veining becomes deeper red during summer. The leaves averaged 4.3 x 4.1 inches in size.
The foliage turns to a combo of green, yellow and pink during autumn. It intense pinkish-red flowers are borne on sprays up to 2.3 feet high, during early summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8, with Heuchera villosa parentage, it displays superior heat tolerance.
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Citronelle'
Forms a very dense clump, reaching up to 15 x 28 inches with bright lime-yellow foliage. The leaves averaged 3.2 x 3 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on scapes up to 24 inches high.
Heat tolerant in partial to full shade.
* photo taken on April 11 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum
* photo taken on May 1 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.
* photo taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
* photo taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on Aug 25 2013 @ University of Maryland, College Park
* photo taken on Jul 19 2017 @ Rideau Hall, Ottawa, ON
* photos taken on May 8 2019 in Gaithersburg, MD
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
Heuchera 'Crimson Curls'
Forms a vigorous leafy clump up to 1 x 1.3 feet in the first season, eventually to 1 x 2 feet.
The attractive, crinkled foliage is deep crimson-red. The leaves are up to 4 x 4.3 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 1.5 feet in height.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Dark Chocolate'
Forms a vigorous clump, up to 6 x 16 inches in 1 year, eventually to 1 x 2 feet.
The handsome deep purple foliage has light silver markings between the veins. The foliage retains its color well even in Mid Atlantic summer heat. The leaves average 3.7 x 3.2 inches in size.
The soft light pink flowers are borne on showy spires, up to 2 feet high. The flowers are borne over a period up to 6 week in length beginning in early May. Up to 10 + inflorescences may be borne at a time on a plant.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( 4 on protected sites ). More drought tolerant than most Heuchera. No known pests or disease.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Dark Secret'
Vigorous and sturdy, forming a dense clump up to 1.2 x 2.1 feet in just 1.5 years.
The ruffled foliage is deep purple at first, turning to deep green above and purple beneath. The leaves average 4 x 4 inches in size.
The light pink flowers are borne on sprays up to 2.2 feet, during early summer.
Hardy zones 3b to 8. It has superior heat and humidity tolerance and thrives in horticultural trials in Delaware.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Dolce Black Current'
Forms a vigorous yet compact clump up to 8 x 20 inches, with bold foliage that is purple with silver accents.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, more drought tolerant than most Heuchera.
* photo taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
Heuchera 'Dolce Licorice'
Also called Heuchera 'Licorice'. Forms a vigorous compact clump up to 1.2 x 2 feet in size.
The foliage is very glossy blackish-purple. The leaves average 5.2 x 5.2 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 2.8 feet high during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on April 11 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum
* photo taken on April 18 2010 in Washington, D.C.
* photo taken on May 14 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 4 2018 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Dolce Wildberry'
Forms a vigorous compact clump up to 1.2 x 2.2 feet in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The large foliage is rich purple. The leaves are up to 6.5 x 6.2 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 2.8 feet high during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Apr 16 2023 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on June 12 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 24 2024 in Elkridge, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Eco Improved'
Forms a vigorous clump of silvery-gray foliage with deep red veining.
'Electra'
Forms a vigorous but compact clump, up to 10 x 24 inches. The bold foliage is bright yellow-green later turning to lime-green and always with very bold deep red veining. The leaves average 5.2 x 5 inches in size.
The foliage turns reddish-pink in cold weather.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 16 inches high, during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, this Heuchera villosa hybrid is very tolerant of heat and humidity.
* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Electric Lime'
Forms a vigorous clump, up to 0.5 x 1.2 feet in one season, eventually to 1 x 3 feet.
The foliage is similar to 'Electra' but much larger. The stunning, lime-yellow foliage develops red veining during autumn. The leaves are up to 6 x 5.2 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 1.5 feet high during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is very heat and humidity tolerant.
* photo taken on Sep 23 2013 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on July 13 2021 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
* photo taken on May 2019 in Elkridge, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Encore'
Forms a moderate growing, compact foliage clump up to 12 x 26 inches in size.
The foliage is silvery-rose color with deep purple veining above, solid reddish-purple beneath. The leaves average 3.7 x 4 inches in size.
The creamy-white flowers appear on sprays up to 26 inches high, during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has superior heat and humidity tolerance.
* photos taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on Sep 14 2011 in Baltimore Co, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Fire Alarm'
Very vigorous, forming a dense clump up to 0.8 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, eventually slightly wider. The leathery, thick foliage is intense red all season. The leaves averaged 5.7 x 5.7 inches in size.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, this Heuchera villosa hybrid has excellent heat tolerance.
* photo taken on Aug 29 in Clarksville, MD
* photo taken on June 28 2017 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on June 4 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 15 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 1 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 27 2019 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Fire Chief'
Forms a vigorous foliage clump up to 0.7 x 1.3 feet in the first season eventually to 1 x 2 feet in size.
The foliage is intense glowing bright purplish-red. As the foliage ages it becomes somewhat silvery between the veins. The leaves averaged 5.2 x 4.3 inches in size.
The light pink flowers are borne on sprays up to 16 inches high, during early summer, often repeating into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 ,it has excellent tolerance to heat and humidity.
* photo taken on May 1 2014 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Firefly'
Forms a vigorous clump of green foliage up to 1 x 1.5 feet contrasting with fragrant, scarlet-red flowers.
Heuchera 'Forever Purple'
Forms a vigorous, dense clump up to 1 x 1.9 feet in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The ruffled foliage is intense glossy deep purple with even deeper purple veins. The leaves average 4.3 x 4.2 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 14 inches high, during late summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent sun, heat and humidity tolerance for a heuchera.
* photo taken on May 21 2020 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on June 10 2023 in Columbia, MD
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Forever Red'
Forms a vigorous, dense clump up to 1 x 1.9 feet in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The ruffled foliage is intense glowing tangerine-red. The leaves average 4.3 x 4.2 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 14 inches high, during late summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent sun, heat and humidity tolerance for a heuchera.
* photo taken on May 21 2020 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on June 13 2024 in Howard Co., MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Frosted Berry'
Originating as a sport of Heuchera 'Dolce Wildberry', it forms a clump up to 1.2 x 1.7 feet in size.
The stunning foliage is silvery-white except for the thin deep purple veins. The very large leaves are up to 6.5 x 6.2 inches in size.
The pinkish-white flowers are borne atop scapes, up to 2.2 feet in height.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in partial shade.
Heuchera 'Frosted Violet'
Vigorous growing, forming a huge clump of deep purple foliage up to 15 inches x 2.9 feet with flower spikes reaching up to 2.6 feet in height.
Heuchera villosa is a parent. Hardy zones 4 to 8 ( even reported to be hardy in parts of Alberta, Canada ); it is very heat and humidity tolerant.
* photos taken on August 5 2010 in Clinton, Ontario
* photos taken on April 20 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 20 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 8 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 26 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 25 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 10 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 13 2021 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
* photo taken on June 19 2023 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
Heuchera 'Georgia Peach'
Forms a vigorous clump, up to 8 x 20 inches in 2 years, eventually to 1.5 x 2 feet.
The foliage emerges peachy-orange with silver overlay. The foliage later deepens to red retaining its silver overlay, finally turning to rose-purple during autumn and winter. The leaves are very large, up to 8 inches across.
The creamy-white flower sprays up to 2.5 feet high, appear during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9. Very heat and humidity tolerant due to its Heuchera villosa parentage.
* photos taken on May 10 2022 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Georgia Plum'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 8 x 17 inches in 1.5 years, eventually slightly wider. It originated as a mutation of 'Georgia Peach'.
The foliage is silvery-pink with rosy-purple veins. The broadly-ovate leaves are up to 6 x 5.2 inches in size.
The purplish-pink flowers are borne on spkes up to 14 inches high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent sun, heat and humidity tolerance.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Ginger Peach'
Forms a very fast growing, long-lived clump, up to 9 x 19 inches in 2 years, eventually to 10 x 24 inches.
The highly ruffled foliage is peachy-orange to coral-pink turing to deep rosy-pink. The rounded leaves are up to 4 x 4 inches in size.
The flowers are borne on spikes up to 1.5 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Grande Amethyst'
As one of the largest Heuchera hybrids and includes Heuchera villosa parentage. It vigorously forms a dense clump up to 1.6 x 2.2 feet in 2 years, eventually to 1.6 x 3 feet.
The attactive, ruffled violet-purple foliage has blackish-purple veins. The very large, broadly-ovate leaves are up to 6.5 x 5.5 inches in size.
The flowers are borne on spikes up to 2.5 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent heat and humidity tolerance.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Grande Black'
As one of the largest Heuchera hybrids and includes Heuchera villosa parentage. It vigorously forms a dense clump up to to 1.5 x 1.9 feet.
The attactive, wavy, glossy deep blackish-purple foliage has blackish-purple veins. The very large, broadly-ovate leaves are up to 6.5 x 5.5 inches in size.
The flowers are borne on spikes up to 20 inches high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent heat and humidity tolerance.
Heuchera 'Grape Expectations'
Forms a stunning vigorous, huge clump, up to 1 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, eventually to 1 x 2.5 feet in size.
The large ( up to 6 x 6 inches ) silvery-purple leaves have deep purple veins.
The white flower sprays, up to 2 feet high, appear during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has superior heat tolerance.
* photos taken on June 29 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Aug 16 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 3 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Mar 15 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 4 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Sep 15 2018 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Green Spice'
Forms a clump up to 14 x 30 inches with silver foliage, up to 5 x 6 inches, that is silver edged with green and purple venation. The foliage turns to orange in autumn. The creamy white flowers are borne on stalks up to 3.7 feet during mid summer.
Has Heuchera cylindrica parentage.
Hardy zones 3 to 8. Very tolerant of hot humid summers.
* photo taken on April 11 2010 in Washington, D.C.
* photo taken on May 1 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.
* photo of unknown internet source
* photo taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken @ Smithsonian Inst, Wash., DC on July 11 2014
* photo taken on Apr 17 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on May 4 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA
Heuchera 'Guacamole'
Moderate growing, forming a clump up to 1 x 2.33 feet in size.
The large, ruffled leaves are bright limey-yellow. The leaves are up to 4 x 5 inches in size.
The white flowers appear on sprays up to 2.3 feet high. Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has excellent mildew resistance.
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on June 13 2024 in Howard Co., MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Happy Flames'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1.3 x 1.6 feet in size in just 2 years.
The foliage is orange at first, before turning to intense bright golden-yellow with deep oranish-red veining. The leaves average 4.5 x 4 inches in size.
The creamy-white flowers are borne on spikes up to 1.8 feet high during summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Harvest Burgundy'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 1 x 2 feet in size.
The foliage is silver with deep green veining. The leaves become flushed with burgundy-red during cold weather. The leaves are deep reddish-purple beneath.
The creamy-white flower sprays, up to 3 feet high, appear during late spring.
Hardy zones 4+
* photo taken on May 10 2014 in Harford Co., MD
Heuchera 'Helen Dillon'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1.5 feet wide with green foliage that is mottled with silver. In late spring the foliage is topped with coral pink flowers on stems up to 20 inches high.
Heuchera 'Hercules'
Forms a clump up to 1.3 x 2 feet in size. It has Heuchera sanguinea in its parentage
The deep green foliage is very heavily mottled and splotched creamy-white.
The showy intense deep red flowers appear abundantly on scapes up to 1.7 feet high, during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in partial shade.
Heuchera 'High Hopes'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1 x 2.7 feet in just 2 years.
The foliage is greenish-yellow with orangish-brown veins. The leaves are up to 7 x 7.5 inches in size.
The creamy-white flower sprays reach up to 2.3 feet
Hardy zones 4 to 9. It has excellent heat tolerance.
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie'
Also called 'Dolce Key Lime Pie'. Forms a vigorous clump up to 1.5 x 3 feet with intense bright-green foliage. The leaves averaged 3.2 x 3 inches in size.
The light pink, bell-like flowers are borne in sprays, up to 2.1 feet high, during late spring.
Hardy zone 5 to 9
* photo taken on May 14 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 15 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 17 2013 in Olney, MD
Heuchera 'Leuchtkaefer'
Green foliage mounds are topped by deep scarlet flowers up to 2 feet in height in June and July.
Heuchera 'Lime Rickey'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 10 inches x 2.6 feet, with intense lime greenish-yellow ruffled foliage. The leaves averaged 3.2 x 3 inches in size.
The abundant, small, white flowers are borne in sprays up to 2 feet in height in spring.
* photo taken on Apr 14 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 1 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 7 2019 @ Univ. of Maryland, College Park
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Lime Ruffles'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 7 x 16 inches during the 1st year, eventually to 11 x 18 inches.
The very large, highly ruffled foliage is yellow-green to lime-green with a whitish overlay. The broadly-ovate leaves are up to 4.5 x 4 inches in size.
The flowers are borne on spikes up to 2 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it hss excellent heat and humidity tolerance.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Magma'
Forms a very vigorous clump up to 1.3 x 2.6 feet in just 2 years, eventually to 1.3 x 3 feet.
The very large foliage is bright pinkish-purple at first, turning to deep purplish-red. The leaves average 6.7 x 6.7 inches in size.
The pale pink flowers appear on sprays up to 2.5 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Mahogany'
Forms a clump up to 8 x 14 inches in 1 year, eventually to 8 x 16 inches or slightly wider.
The ruffled foliage is purple at first, turning to glossy rich mahogany-red. The leaves averaged 3.2 x 3 inches in size.
The creamy-white flowers sprays are up to 16 inches high.
Hardy zones 4+.
* photo taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Mahogany Monster'
Also called 'Primo Mahogany Monster'. Forms a vigorous clump up to 16 x 30 inches in size, often reaching that size in just 2 years.
The huge. slightly-ruffled leaves, up to 8 x 7.5 inches in size, are deep mahogany-red.
The creamy-white ( Pink in bud ) flower sprays are up to 3.1 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Apr 19 2024 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Marmalade'
Forms a clump up to 1.3 x 1.9 feet in just 2 years, of foliage that is rich, shiny orange-red above and purplish-pink beneath. The leaves are up to 4.5 x 4 inches in size.
The flower sprays are up to 20 inches in height.
Hardy zones 4 +. Tough and thrives in sun or shade.
* photos taken on July 7 2011 in Howard County, MD
* photos taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photos taken on May 21 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 8 2022 @ Woodlands Arboretum, Clinton, ON
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Melting Fire'
Forms a foliage clump up to 10 x 12 inches in size.
The very ruffled foliage is bright red at first, turning to deep purplish-red.
The white flowers appear on spikes up to 1.5 feet high, during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
Heuchera 'Midnight Claret'
Forms a clump up to 1 x 1.5 feet of foliage that is among the deepest purple of all Heucheras marked with small bluish-gray patches.
The creamy-green flowers are borne on stalks up to 2 feet in height.
Hardy zones 4 +.
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
Like H 'Obsidian' with glossy purple-black leaves however with added abundant rose-pink flecks turning to cream during mid-summer. The leaves average 3.8 x 3.6 inches in size.
Forms a vigorous clump up to 12 x 14 inches in 2 years, eventually to 1 x 1.5 feet.
The flower sprays reach as high as 2 feet.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in full sun to partial shade. Heat and humidity tolerant, even in Oklahoma.
* photos taken on May 14 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 3 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 14 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 10 2020 in Clarksville, MD
* photo taken on July 2 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 9 2024 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Midnight Ruffles'
Forms a very vigorous clump up to 13 x 25 inches in just 2 years.
The very large, highly ruffled foliage is glossy, very deep rosy-red to nearly black. The broadly-ovate leaves are up to 6 x 5 inches in size.
The flowers are borne on spikes up to 2 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it hss excellent heat and humidity tolerance, even thriving as far as central Florida.
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Mint Frost'
Forms a clump up to 8 x 24 inches with shimmering silver foliage with soft green veins.
The pinkish-red flowers are borne on stalks that reach up to 2.5 feet.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Heuchera 'Mint Julep'
Forms a fast growing foliage clump up to 9 x 20 inches.
The foliage is mid green with a silvery overlay. The leaves are up to 5 x 4 inches in size.
The red flower sprays, up to 1.3 feet high, appear during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has superior heat and humidity tolerance.
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Miracle'
A hybrid with Heuchera villosa parentage, forming a foliage clump up to 10 inches x 2 feet.
The leaves are golden-green with red-purple smattering in the center during spring.
In summer, the foliage turns to deep orange red with a golden edge and a striking silvery underside. The leaves average 3 x 2.5 inches in size.
The pink, bell-shaped flowers are borne on sprays up to 1.7 feet high during mid summer.
* photo taken on May 10 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 1 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 5 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 29 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 29 2020 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Mocha'
Forms a clump up to 14 inches x 2.3 feet with large, deep purple palmate foliage.
The creamy-white flowers are borne on sprays up to 3 feet high, during summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, this H. villosa hybrid is very heat and humidity tolerant.
* photo taken Apr 11 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on May 4 2012 in Baltimore, MD
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on July 8 2021 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Molly Bush'
Forms a clump up to 16 inches x 3 feet with extremely dark purple, glossy, crinkled and dense foliage. The foliage color is retained all season. The leaves are up to 8 inches wide.
The very abundant, greenish-white flowers are borne in sprays up to 2.5 feet high mid July to early October. It is similar to H. 'Palace Purple' but with deeper purple foliage.
* photo taken @ Smithsonian Inst, Wash., DC on July 11 2014
Heuchera 'Monet'
Forms a vigorous clump with large leaves that are mid-green and very heavily splashed with white.
The flower sprays are red.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Heuchera 'Mount St. Helens'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 16 x 16 inches with lush green evergreen foliage and scarlet red flowers
Heuchera 'Northern Fire'
Forms a clump up to 1.5 feet wide of deep green foliage that is mottled with white.
The intense scarlet-red flowers are borne in sprays up to 2 feet high.
Hardy north to zone 2
Heuchera 'Mulberry'
Forms a clump up to 0.8 x 1.3 feet.
The rounded leaves are shallowly-lobed. The foliage is glossy deep reddish-purple with deep purple veins.
The white flowers are borne on stems up to 1.5 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Apr 24 2024 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on June 7 2024 in Elkridge, MD
Heuchera 'Oakington Jewel'
Forms a clump up to 15 x 15 inches with greenish-bronze foliage with silver and bluish markings. The flower sprays are red.
Heuchera 'Obsidion'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 9 x 14 inches in 1.5 years, eventually to 1 x 2 feet
The round-tipped leaves, up to 5.6 x 5.2 inches, are so deep purple and shiny that they appear black. The foliage does not fade and makes for an excellent combo with Japanese Painted Fern, Heuchera 'Amber Waves' and Golden Creeping Jenny.
The flower sprays reach up to 2 feet in height.
Hardy north to zone 3.
* photo taken Apr 11 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA
* photo taken on July 2 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 1 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 9 2024 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Palace Purple'
Forms a clump reaching up to 20 inches x 3 feet with huge bronze-purple leaves up to 8 x 8 inches in size. In summer the foliage is complimented with 2 foot sprays of tiny flowers. A great companion plant to Japanese Painted Fern. Comes true from seed.br />Originated from Heuchera micrantha. It generally breeds true from seed though some may turn out with green foliage.
Hardy zones 4 to 8. May scorch in full sun. Moderately salt tolerant.
* photos taken on July 9 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 9 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 27 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 26 2023 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Paprika'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 8 x 16 inches in size in just 2 years. It has Heuchera villosa parentage.
The foliage is coral-pink with deep rosy-red veins. The broadly-ovate leaves are up to 4.5 x 4.2 inches in size.
The flowers are borne on spikes up to 12 inches high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Paris'
Forms a vigorous clump, up to 14 x 16 inches, of foliage that is deep green with showy silvery-white overlay. The leaves averaged 4.3 x 4 inches in size.
This repeat blooming Heuchera sends up sprays, up to 15 inches high, of intense deep rose-red flowers from early summer into autumn. The flowers are loved by hummingbirds.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photo taken on May 12 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 7 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 4 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 10 2023 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice'
Forms a vigorous, huge, dense clump up to 1.3 x 2.8 feet in size, often reaching that in just 2 years.
The large ruffled leaves, up to 6 x 6.2 inches in size, are bright apricot-orange with a silver-overlay. The foliage is bright pink beneath.
The creamy-white flower sprays, up to 2.5 feet high, appear during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'
Forms a very vigorous clump up to 1 x 1.8 feet in 3 years, eventually to 1.3 x 2 feet.
The foliage is florescent bright peach orange in spring, deepening during summer, then turning to plum purple in winter. The leaves, averaging 4 inches long, are larger than that of 'Amber Waves' and 'Marmalade'.
The bright white flower sprays are up to 16 inches in height.
Hardy zones 3 to 8, even hardy on protected sites in the northern Great Plains.
* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD
* photo taken May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Peach Smoothie'
Vigorous, reaching up to 1.5 x 2.3 feet, The foliage is intense coral-pink with deep red veins. The leaves are up to 6.5 x 7 ( rarely over 5 ) inches in size.
The flower stems reach up to 28 inches high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is heat and humidity tolerant. Has superior resistance to powdery mildew nad rust.
Heuchera 'Petite Pink Bouquet'
A dwarf forming a tight clump up to 1 x 1 foot with light green foliage with darker veins which is complimented with pinkish flowers in May and June.
Heuchera 'Pewter Moon'
Forms a clump up to 15 x 31 inches with silvery-gray leaves ( up to 5 x 4 inches ) with darker veining above, deep maroon-red beneath. The flowers sprays reach up to 2.5 feet in height and are pink.
Has Heuchera micrantha parentage.
* photo taken May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
Heuchera 'Pewter Veil'
Forms a clump reaching a maximum size of 18 x 26 inches.The very attractive foliage is coppery pink in spring, turning in summer to metallic silver with darker veins above, deep reddish-purple beneath. The leaves are up to 6 x 6.5 inches in size.
The flower sprays reach up to 3 feet in height.
Has Heuchera parentage.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Pinot Noir'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 1 x 2.8 feet.
The stunning large foliage is blackish-purple at first, turning to purple with deeper purple veins and silver overlay.
The creamy-white flowers are borne on scapes up to 2 feet high during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is very heat and humidity tolerant due to Heuchera villosa parentage.
Heuchera 'Pistache'
Forms a very vigorous, large clump, reaching up to 16 x 30 inches.
The large foliage is bright lime-green. The leaves average 4 x 4 inches in size.
The creamy-white flowers are borne on sprays up to 2.5 feet high, during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is very heat and humidity tolerant.
Heuchera 'Pistacio Ambrosia'
Forms a moderate growing, clump up to 1 x 2.6 feet.
The large leaves are intense bright greenish-yellow.
The light pink flowers are borne on spikes up to 2.6 feet high, during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, preferring light shade through has good sun tolerance for a yellow leafed Heuchera.
* photos taken on Apr 15 2024 in Elkridge, MD
Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'
Forms a clump up to 15 x 36 inches ( usually half that ) with deep plum-purple leaves with metallic rose-pink overlay between veins, up to 6.5 x 6 inches that do not fade.
The pink flower sprays in summer can reach up to 20 inches high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 ( reports of hardiness even in Alberta, Canada ). Heat and humidity tolerant in the south
* photo taken on May 1 2010 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 10 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 9 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 4 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 28 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 20 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 16 2022 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Plum Royale'
Forms a fast growing clump, up to 8 x 13 inches in the first year, eventually to 1 x 1.5 feet.
The glossy purple ( with blackish-purple veins ) lfoliage does not fade until winter when they turn silvery with a purplish tinge. The leaves are up to 6 x 4.5 inches in size.
The pinkish-white flowers are borne just above the foliage on short, dark stems up to 20 inches high. They appear during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Primo Wild Rose'
Forms a fast growing, dense clump up to 10 x 20 inches in size in just 2 years.
The large rose-purple leaves are veined deep purple. The leaves average 5 x 5.5 inches in size.
The pink flower plumpes, up to 1.5 feet high, appear during late spring.
Hardy zones 4+. It is more sun tolerant than most Heuchera.
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats'
Very vigorous, forming a clump up to 14 x 33 inches in size with very frilly deep purple foliage. The flowers are borne in sprays reaching up to 3 feet in height, during early summer.
It is more sun tolerant than many Heuchera.
Heuchera 'Rave On'
Forms a vigorous but compact clump up to 6.5 x 16 inches in 2 years, eventually to 8 x 18 inches in size.
The foliage is silver with deep purple veins above, deep red beneath. The leaves averaged 3 x 2.8 inches in size.
The very abundant, deep pinkish-red flowers are borne on spikes, up to 20 inches high, during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Sep 23 2013 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Red Lightning'
Forms a vigorous clump, reaching up to 1 x 1.7 feet in 2 years.
The large golden-yellow leaves, up to 6.5 x 7 inches in size, are boldly veined deep red.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has H. villose parentage and excellent heat and humidity tolerance.
* photo taken on Sep 14 2023 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Regal Robe'
Forms a clump, up to 1.5 x 2 feet; bearing huge, Maple-shaped leaves, each up to 10 inches wide, that are metallic silver with lavender.
The flower sprays are white.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
'Ring of Fire'
Forms a clump up to 15 x 27 inches of silvery foliage with purple veining and a thin orange-red margin. The leaf edges turn bright coral pink in winter. It is mostly of Heuchera americana parentage.
The flower sprays, up to 2.5 feet high, appear during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 7
Heuchera 'Rio'
Form a vigorous clump up to 0.8 x 1.5 feet in size in just 2 years.
The foliage is deep peachy-rose at first, turning to orangish-yellow with deep orange-bronze veins.
The white flowers are borne on spikes up to 14 inches high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Ruby Veil'
Forms an excellent, fast growing foliage clump reaching up to 12 x 26 inches with huge deep violet-purple velvety leaves with silver veining. The leaves up to 8 inches in width are similar to that of Heuchera 'Pewter Veil' but are more reddened.
The flower spikes, up to 2.5 feet in height, appear during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8. Has Heuchera americana parentage. Very sun tolerant.
Heuchera 'Sashay'
Forms a fast growing clump, up to 16 x 22 inches, with very ruffled leaves that are deep green above and intense reddish-purple beneath. This is among the most attractive of all Heucheras.
The flower sprays reach as high as 22 inches, appearing during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
Heuchera 'Shanghai'
Forms a clump up to 10 x 12 inches in size in just 1 year, eventually slightly wider. It is among the most reliable evergreens of all Heuchera cultivars.
The foliage is metallic bright silvery-purple with deep purple veins. The leaves are up to 3.5 x 3 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on spikes up to 1.5 feet high. It is a repeat bloomer, often blooming all summer long.
hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent resistance to powdery mildew.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Shenandoah Mountain'
A spectacular substantial plant forming a 20 x 28 inch clump of purple leaves and showy white flowers. Reaches up to 3 feet while in bloom during early summer.
Heuchera 'Silver Gumdrop'
Also called 'Dolce Silver Gumdrop'. Forms a moderate growing clump up to 6 x 14 inches during the first year, eventually to 8 x 16 inches. It is of Heuchera villosa parentage.
The foliage is glossy, intensely silvery-white. The leaves average 4 x 4.2 inches in size.
The instense deep pink flowers are borne on spikes up to 2 feet high, during summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent heat and humidity tolerance.
* photo taken on Sep 16 2022 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on June 7 2024 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on June 17 2024 in Elkridge, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
Forms a vigorous evergreen clump up to 12 x 28 inches in size.
The metallic silver rounded leaves up to 5.5 x 5.5 inches have a deep red-purple border and network of veins. The foliage deepens to more purplish in winter.
Blooms profusely during late spring with creamy-white flowers, borne on stems up to 2.5 feet in height.
* photos taken on Sep 20 2014 in Pikesville, MD
* photos taken on May 11 2015 in Pikesville, MD
* photo taken on May 20 2015 in Pikesville, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Sioux Falls'
Nice mounds of green foliage up to 2 feet across. Scarlet red coral bells are borne on stems up to 2.5 feet in height in May and June.
'Smokey Rose'
Forms a vigorous clump of ruffled foliage that is gray-bronze above, purple beneath.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is very heat tolerant.
Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'
A very vigorous "Heuchera on Steroids", forming a clump up to 1.3 x 2.3 feet in 2 years, eventually to 1.5 x 2.8 feet.
The huge leaves, up to 7 x 9 inches in size, emerge peachy-orange, later turning to amber-orange above, hot pink beneath. The entire plant seems to glow.
The flowers sprays reach up to 2 feet high, during late summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, heat and humidity tolerant due to its Heuchera villosa parentage. Has excellent mildew resistance.
* photos taken on May 19 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 19 2022 in Columbia, MD
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1 x 1.9 feet in just 3 years.
The large foliage is glossy red in spring turning to burgundy and olive in summer then to rich wine-red in winter. The leaves are up to 5 x 6 inches in size.
The flower sprays, up to 20 inches in height, appear during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Spellbound'
Very vigorous, forming a foliage clump up to 0.8 x 1.7 feet in 1.5 years, eventually to 1 x 2.5 feet. It was selected by Dan Heims at Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon.
The deep rosy-purple foliage has a heavy silver overlay. The leaves averaged 4.5 x 4.5 inches in size.
The flowers are borne on scapes up to 2 feet high during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photo taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Stainless Steel'
Among the most vigorous of all Heuchera, forming a clump up to 1 x 1.3 feet in one year, eventually to 1 x 2.2 feet.
The thick leaves, up to 4 x 4 inches in size, are silvery white at first, turning to bright green above and bright purple beneath.
The creamy-white flowers are borne on strong purple stems up to 2.6 feet high.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( 4 on protected sites ).
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photos taken on May 3 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 9 2019 in Columbia, MD
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Steel City'
Very vigorous, forming a clump up to 1 x 2.5 feet.
The foliage is silvery blue-gray above with deep purple veins, the foliage is deep reddish-purple beneath.
The pink flowers are borne on scapes up to 1.5 feet high, during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is one of the more heat humidity tolerant Heucheras.
* recommended photo link
https://gilberthwild.com/product/steel-city-coral-bells/
Heuchera 'Stormy Seas'
Extremely vigorous reaching up to 2 x 3 feet with glossy deep purple ruffled foliage, up to 7 x 7 inches, that is complimented with pink flower sprays up to 3 feet in May and June.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 ( reports of hardiness even in Alberta ) and tolerates sun.
* photos taken on April 23 2010 in Howard County, MD
* photos taken on May 1 2012 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on Apr 22 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 11 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 20 2020 in Columbia, MD
Heuchera 'Sugar Plum'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1 x 1.6 feet in size in just 1.5 years. It has some Heuchera villosa parentage.
The foliage is silvery plum-purple with deep purple veins. The leaves are up to 4.2 x 4.2 inches in size.
The whitish-pink flowers are borne on spikes up to 2.2 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has good heat and humidity tolerance.
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Taff's Joy'
Forms a clump, up to 15 inches high, of foliage that is green with cream variegation that is tinted pink. The foliage deepens to rosy-pink during autumn.
The pink flower sprays are borne late spring into early summer..
Hardy zones 5 +.
Heuchera 'Tiramisu'
A hybrid with Heuchera villosa parentage, forming a foliage clump up to 1 x 2.5 feet.
During the cool season the golden-green foliage has splashes of deep orange-red that rediates from the midrib of each leaf. During summer the foliage turns to golden-green with light silvery-gray overlay. The leaves average 3.7 x 3.6 inches in size.
The pink, bell-shaped flowers are borne on sprays up to 2.5 feet high, during mid summer.
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on Oct 23 2014 @ Smithsonian Inst., Wash., DC
* patent photos
Heuchera 'Tokyo'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 11 x 21 inches in size in just 3 years.
The leathery foliage is silvery-white with lime-green veins, later turning to more solidly lime-green. The leaves are up to 3.8 x 3.5 inches in size.
The abundant, intense scarlet-red flowers, up to 15 inches high, appear during mid-summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent heat tolerance and disease resistance.
* patent photo
Heuchera 'Velvet Night'
Forms a clump reaching up to 13 inches x 2.5 feet, with velvety foliage up to 7 inches across that is very deep purple to nearly black with metallic purple-gray overlay.
The red flower sprays up to 2.2 feet high, appear during early summer.
Use with white stone or with yellow Hostas.
Has Heuchera americana parentage.
Heuchera 'Weser Salmon'
Forms a clump of green foliage with salmon-pink flower sprays.
Heuchera 'Whirlwind'
Forms a clump of ruffled, wrinkled, purple foliage contrasting with pinkish-red flower sprays.
Very drought tolerant.
Heuchera 'White Cloud'
Foliage is green with some silvery-white mottling. A heavy bloomer with white flowers borne on stems up to 1.5 feet in height in May and June.
Heuchera 'White Marble'
Forms a clump up to 12 x 20 inches with foliage that is green with silver-white mottling. The flower sprays are white.
Hardy north to zone 2 and very drought tolerant.
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The foliage clump reaches a height of 1 foot.
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ADDITIONAL CULTIVARS
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/heuchera/heuchera-brownies/
https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/heuchera-berry-marmalade/
https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/heuchera-creme-brule/
brilliant photos and reviews of some of our favourite heuchera varieties in the UK www.GardeningExpress.co.uk
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ReplyDeleteYour plant's are looking very beautiful and thanks for sharing a very useful and informative blog with us. I really don't have any idea about Heucheras. After seeing you post I think I should also add Heucheras plant in my yard. Surely they will give an extra ordinary look to my garden when I'll add Hostas and Heucheras in garden.
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