Opal Alum Root Hybrid

Heuchera 'Opal'

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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 6–10

Opal Alum Root Hybrid (Heuchera 'Opal') — commonly known as Opal Alum Root Hybrid

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae

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Opal Alum Root Hybrid (Heuchera 'Opal') — commonly known as Opal Alum Root Hybrid

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