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Heuchera americana Dale's strain

Also Known As

  • Heuchera americana 'Dale's Strain'
  • Dale's Strain Coral Bells

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Heuchera americana Dale's strain plant details

Heuchera americana Dale's strain is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera americana Dale's strain

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera americana Dale's strain

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Silver-blue marbled foliage. White flowers.
Dale's Strain Coral Bells has beautiful light green leaves covered with dark green veins, giving this Heuchera more detailed leaves than almost any other. The leaf color changes throughout the year and this variety has become popular because of its unique and unpredictable colors. Dale's Strain looks fantastic as a border plant or as a drought tolerant groundcover.

Gardening facts about Heuchera americana Dale's strain plant

How to Grow Heuchera americana Dale's strain

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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