Heuchera spp.
perennialZones 4–9nativedeer resistantVersatile foliage perennial with colorful, long-lasting leaves in shades of burgundy, lime, silver, amber, and chocolate. Delicate bell-shaped flowers on wiry stems.
Clean up tattered winter foliage as new leaves emerge from the crown.
Freeze-thaw cycles can push crowns out of soil. Press heaved plants back down and add mulch.
Cut flower stalks at the base after blooming unless collecting seed. Some gardeners remove them to emphasize foliage.
Add 1-2 inches of mulch around (not over) the crown to prevent winter heaving.
Native species attract hummingbirds with tubular flowers. Low foliage provides ground-level shelter for small wildlife.
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