Citronelle Coral Bells
Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle' P.P.# 17934
Large, rounded, solid lime-yellow leaves have creamy white spike blooms in late summer. The bright foliage complements dark-foliaged plants. Its exceptional heat tolerance and vigor makes this a superb plant for containers and perennial borders. Perennial.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | HEW-ker-a vil-OH-suh |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | 10 in. tall and 14 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Late summer |
| Foliage color: | Chartreuse |
| Item no.: | 4809 |
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Care Information
Provide a rich, well-drained soil and water and fertilize regularly throughout the growing season. For a neat appearance, remove old flower stalks. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Pruning time: early spring.
Large, rounded, solid lime-yellow leaves have creamy white spike blooms in late summer. The bright foliage complements dark-foliaged plants. Its exceptional heat tolerance and vigor makes this a superb plant for containers and perennial borders. Perennial.
Care Information
Provide a rich, well-drained soil and water and fertilize regularly throughout the growing season. For a neat appearance, remove old flower stalks. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Pruning time: early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | HEW-ker-a vil-OH-suh |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | 10 in. tall and 14 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Late summer |
| Foliage color: | Chartreuse |
| Item no.: | 4809 |
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