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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:58 PM
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    An enchanting looking Heuchera, this selection displays leaves with such crisp color patterning that they look like little stained glass windows. They range in color from season to season in response to changing light levels. In spring, they are deep grape purple with a heavy steel-gray overlay and crisp veination. Their undersides are royal purple, revealed by the curling of the leaves. During the winter, the foliage turns to a rich violet hue. Though the extraordinary foliage is reason enough to grow this plant, it has the added bonus of producing rose-pink buds which open to greenish-cream flowers in late spring.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Heucheras are easy perennials to grow and fit nicely in the front of any border, rock garden, or container. They grow most vigorously and have the strongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow. Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistent moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting. It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH. Heucheras are evergreen in areas with mild winters. If properly sited out of the way of winter winds and with reliable snow cover, gardeners in northern regions may also find their Heucheras acting as evergreens. If the plant looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which will fill in quickly. Heucheras can be grown under Black Walnut trees because they are resistant to the toxin Juglone which the trees emit from their roots. Heucheras are also salt tolerant. They are useful in the north along pathways which are salted in winter or for people gardening in coastal regions.

    Flower Color

    Rose-pink buds open to greenish-cream flowers

    Foliage Color

    Grape purple with steel-gray overlay

    Plant Spread

    14 in.

    Good Companions

    Brunnera-Heartleaf (Brunnera macrophylla), Corydalis (Corydalis shimienensis), Fern-Japanese Painted (Athyrium niponicum), Foamflower (Tiarella ), Ginger-Chinese Wild (Asarum splendens), Grass-Ornamental (Carex morrowii), Hosta (Hosta )

    Plant Height

    11 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Mass Plant, Edging, Container, Salt tolerant, Evergreen, Cut flower or foliage, Border

    Bloom Time

    Late Spring

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Part shade, Full shade, Part sun, Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

    Foliage has a rich, violet hue in winter