Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Electric Lime'
Electric Lime Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 inches (foliage); up to 16 inches (flowers)
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- White
- Foliage color
- Vibrant lime green with bronze-gold veins
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; trim spent flower stalks and remove damaged leaves as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, hummingbirds
About this plant
Heuchera 'Electric Lime' features vivid lime-green foliage accented with delicate bronze veining, creating a dynamic and eye-catching effect. The slightly ruffled leaves add texture and depth, making this plant an excellent choice for brightening shaded garden spaces or adding a pop of color to mixed beds and containers. The interplay of lime and bronze tones enhances its versatility in a wide range of garden designs.
In late spring to early summer, slender flower stems rise above the foliage, adorned with dainty white blooms that provide a soft contrast to the vibrant leaves. This modern cultivar, known for its bold color and hardy nature, offers year-round interest and thrives in partially shaded areas, making it a reliable and visually appealing addition to the landscape.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Skimmia · Japanese pieris · Lungwort · Buglewedd · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Use this luminous foliage to brighten dark corners of woodland borders where repeating drifts create natural ribbons of color. Pair with broad leaves, fine textures, and evergreen structure to build layered plantings that remain fresh and visually balanced throughout the growing season.
