Over the last year I've been enthralled with heucheras. I see a new one and I have to add it to the garden! If you are looking for a versatile foliage perennial then definitely take a look at the heucheras (Coral Bells). There are many varieties so far I have at least 5 different kinds in my gardens. The last one I purchased was at the end of the fall season and was labeled 'Dale's Strain'. I bought two, one of which I
divided into two, but unfortunately I'm not entirely sure that the label was the correct variety. I have no doubt that it is a
Heuchera villosa of some kind but 'Dale's Strain' seems to have more green in the foliage.
This heuchera seems to have a more peachy purple tone to its leaves than 'Dale's Strain' would. I didn't buy the plant because it was labeled 'Dale's Strain' but because of its foliage. You can see even in winter it retains a nice creamy color with interesting veining. What is great about heuchera is how forgiving they can be with light. They work well in dry shade and full sun, you can't say that for every plant!
This to me looks much more like Heuchera villosa 'Tiramisu', which incidentally I like the sound (and taste) of much better! What do you think?
About the plant, not Tiramisu!More on Heuchera:
