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California Native Plant

Heuchera 'Opal'

Opal Alum Root Hybrid

Plant photo of: Heuchera 'Opal'
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: PlantMaster

 

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.