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California Native Plant

Heuchera 'Opal'

Opal Alum Root Hybrid

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Description

Heuchera 'Opal' belongs to the group of large leaf (H. maxima) natives that prefer dry, shady conditions. They thrive under native oak trees or in similar situations. Once established, they require virtually no care other than removal of the dead flowers after they bloom in the spring and summer. They are most effectively shown when planted in mass. Pink flowers appear on thin wiry stalks above the foliage in spring, changing to white as they age. Hummingbirds love the flowers. 'Opal' tolerates clay soil. It quickly reaches 2' tall and wide. Established plants are drought tolerant.

 

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.