Heuchera americana 'Green Spice'
Best vibrant foliage for shaded garden spaces.
Heuchera americana 'Green Spice', commonly known as Coral Bells, offers a vibrant display with its unique foliage. The leaves feature a base of green, overlaid with a silvery sheen, darker green edges, and striking burgundy veins. In fall, the leaves transform into a warm pumpkin orange, adding seasonal interest. This perennial thrives in conditions with morning sun and afternoon shade, benefiting from organic matter and good drainage. It produces delicate creamy white blooms in late spring to early summer, standing above its compact mound. With a low maintenance requirement, 'Green Spice' is an excellent choice for adding color and texture to gardens, containers, and mass plantings.
$29.99
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#986 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+9%
Above average
Sunlight
Partial Shade
/ Partial Shade
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous color and texture in their landscape
- Homeowners with shady yards desiring vibrant, low-light tolerant plants
- Busy individuals wanting beautiful, fuss-free plants for their garden
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in hot climates needing plants for full sun exposure
- Those with heavy clay soils or prone to overwatering their plants
- Northern climate residents who prefer completely hands-off winter garden care
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
Striking silver overlay and burgundy veins provide year-round garden drama.
Seasonal Versatility
Dramatic transition to pumpkin orange offers exceptional autumn landscape interest.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Pollinator Appeal
Delicate blooms effectively draw beneficial insects to the garden space.
Container Adaptability
Compact mound habit makes it a perfect candidate for decorative pots.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across zones three through eight ensures wide regional utility.
Key Specs
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Mature Size
8-10 inch mound
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Flower Color
Creamy white
Foliage Color
Green with silvery overlay and burgundy veins
Soil
Organic matter, well-drained
Water Needs
Medium
Features
- Unique Foliage with Silvery Overlay and Burgundy Veins
- Seasonal Color Change to Pumpkin Orange in Fall
- Attracts Pollinators
- Low Maintenance Requirement
- Suitable for Containers
- Blooms in Late Spring to Early Summer
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of this Heuchera, noting its robust health and vigorous growth upon arrival and throughout the season. Many highlight its striking design, particularly the unique green foliage with deep red veins, which adds a sophisticated touch to shaded garden areas. Its ability to thrive with minimal fuss, maintaining vibrant color and form, underscores its reliability and aesthetic appeal. Gardeners appreciate how it effortlessly elevates their landscape, making it a standout choice for adding consistent beauty.
Know before you buy
This variety performs best in partial shade. It thrives when given morning sun and protection from the harsh afternoon heat.
Since 'Green Spice' forms a compact mound reaching 8 to 10 inches in height, spacing them about 10 to 12 inches apart is ideal for a full, uniform look in mass plantings.
No, the foliage is dynamic. It features green leaves with silver overlays and burgundy veins for most of the season, but transitions to a warm pumpkin orange as the weather cools in the fall.
Yes, its compact size and striking foliage make it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage and use a high-quality potting mix rich in organic matter.
It requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Incorporating organic matter into your soil before planting will help provide the nutrients and moisture retention it needs.
Heuchera 'Green Spice' is hardy in zones 3 through 8. It is a reliable perennial that can withstand cold winters within this range.
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