Heuchera 'Lime Ruffles'
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, heat-tolerant foliage.
Introducing Heuchera 'Lime Ruffles', a perennial that truly shines with its intensely vibrant, neon lime-green foliage. Its large, ruffled leaves create a captivating, glowing effect, offering striking visual interest throughout the seasons. Developed from Heuchera villosa, this cultivar boasts superior heat tolerance and robust leaves that handle various conditions with ease. It thrives as a groundcover in shadier areas or adds brilliant contrast to container arrangements. Delicate pink flowers appear in late spring and early summer, attracting pollinators.
$18.95
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Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
SKU
35308
Who it's for
- Gardeners looking to brighten up dark, shaded landscape corners
- Designers seeking architectural interest through unique plant textures
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant shade plants
Who should skip it
- Perfectionists requiring consistent, high-intensity color in deep shade
- Gardeners in hot climates with intense afternoon sun exposure
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or poorly draining soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Neon lime-green leaves provide an electric pop in dim garden corners.
Heat Resilience
Villosa genetics ensure the plant survives sweltering summer humidity with ease.
Versatility
Transitions seamlessly from container centerpiece to lush, low-maintenance groundcover.
Pollinator Appeal
Delicate spring blooms offer a reliable nectar source for local hummingbirds.
Seasonal Longevity
Leathery, ruffled foliage maintains structural integrity and color well into winter.
Drought Tolerance
Established plants handle dry spells better than most shade-loving perennials.
Key Specs
SKU
35308
Genus
Heuchera
Variety
'Lime Ruffles'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
11 in
Mature Width
18 in
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Features
- Striking neon lime-green ruffled foliage
- Enhanced heat and humidity tolerance
- Ideal for containers and groundcover
- Tough, leathery leaves maintain color
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Drought tolerant
- Winter interest foliage
- Mound-shaped growth habit
What customers say
The Lime Ruffles Heuchera is celebrated for its striking design and vibrant chartreuse color, instantly brightening shady garden areas. Customers consistently highlight its excellent quality and hardiness, noting that plants arrive robust and establish quickly with minimal effort. The ruffled texture adds beautiful dimension and lasting appeal to garden displays. This plant reliably delivers dramatic color and impressive performance, making it a highly valued choice for anyone seeking to enhance their shade garden with unique visual interest and dependable growth.
Know before you buy
This cultivar is derived from Heuchera villosa, which gives it significantly better heat and humidity tolerance than many traditional varieties. Its signature feature is the intensely ruffled, neon lime-green foliage that maintains its color and structure throughout the season.
No, 'Lime Ruffles' is best suited for partial to full shade. While it is more heat-tolerant than other Heucheras, direct afternoon sun can scorch its vibrant leaves.
Yes, its compact, mound-shaped growth habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. It works well as a standalone specimen or as a bright, contrasting element in a mixed shade arrangement.
Once established, it is fairly drought tolerant due to its tough, leathery leaves. However, for the best appearance and growth, it is recommended to provide consistent moisture during the first season.
Yes, 'Lime Ruffles' is considered an evergreen perennial in many climates. Its foliage provides winter interest, though the intensity of the lime color may fade slightly depending on how cold your winter temperatures are.
Yes, the plant produces delicate pink flowers in late spring and early summer. These blooms are effective at attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to your shaded garden spaces.
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