Green Spice Heuchera
Heuchera americana 'Green Spice'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Blue View Nurseries
200 Bay Road Norton MA 02766
- Briggs' Nursery
295 Francis J Kelley Blvd North Attleboro MA 02760
- Lowe's
1360 S. Washington Street N. Attleboro MA 02760-6294
- Lowe's
201 Washington Street Plainville MA 02762
| Botanical Pronunciation | HEW-ker-a a-mer-ih-KAY-na |
|---|---|
| Lore | Native Americans used these thick roots for a medicinal by drying and then pounding them into a wound dressing, hence the common name, alum root. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 8 to 10 in. tall, 16 in. wide; flowers 24 to 28 in. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This variable beauty is excellent in irregular groups even as groundcover mases for woodland understory gardens or beneath shade tree canopies. A great choice for all kinds of naturalistic settings or peeking out from under landscape boulders. In formal gardens position near porch or patio and terrace for close-up view. Excellent for nesting a pedestal or fountain. Even adapts as edging. A valuable plant for containers that offers both foliage and flower accents |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Snakeroot (Actaea); Hosta (Hosta) |
Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Prefers part shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!