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.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
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.