Heuchera 'Opal'
Opal Alum Root Hybrid
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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.