Stargazer Perennials Garden Journal: HEUCHERELLA GOLDEN ZEBRA

Stargazer Perennials Garden Journal

HEUCHERELLA GOLDEN ZEBRA

For non-stop color, and contrast in the shade perennial garden, give Heucherella Golden Zebra a try. The soft feather-shaped, bi-color leaves of Golden Zebra compliment dark foliage plants such as Sambucus Black Lace or Heuchera Mocha . Add this hardy, deer resistant perennial to container plantings for foliage interest and texture, or pair with hostas and ferns in the shade garden.

Photo: Terra Nova

A Heucherella is a cross between a Tiarella and a Heuchera, resulting in a very hardy shade perennial that also excels in high heat and humidity.

Heucherella Golden Zebra specifications:

    * Common Name: Foamy bells
    * Family: Saxifragaceae
    * Plant Type : Perennial
    * USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
    * Habit: Mounding
    * Size (W/HT/Flower HT): 15"/8"/18"
    * Growth Rate: Fast
    * Flowering Season(s): Spring
    * Soil: Moist but well-drained soil with an ideal pH range between 5.6 - 6.8.
    * Light: Part shade to shade, Full morning sun okay
    * Nutritional Needs: Moderate to light fertility
    * Water: Average, with more water required than for Heucheras.
    * Landscape Value: Containers, mass plantings, accent plant in part shade to shade