Opal Alum Root Hybrid
Heuchera 'Opal'
Overview
Heuchera 'Opal', commonly known as Opal Alum Root Hybrid, is a perennial valued for its luminescent, light green foliage that matures to opal tones. Ideal for USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in part to full shade, requiring well-drained soil. Reaching 6-12 inches tall with a spread of 12-18 inches, it offers subtle white blooms on slender stems in spring. An excellent groundcover or border plant, attracting pollinators while being deer resistant.
Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 6–10Type Ground cover, Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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