Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera x 'Lime Marmalade'
Lime Marmalade Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 10 to 12 inches (foliage); up to 18 inches (with flowers)
- Width
- 12 to 16 inches
- Flower color
- Creamy white
- Foliage color
- Bright lime green to chartreuse
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flower stalks and tidy old leaves as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies
About this plant
Heuchera x 'Lime Marmalade' is a vibrant variety known for its chartreuse to lime-green foliage, which creates a bright pop of color in the garden. The ruffled leaves form dense mounds, offering texture and visual interest throughout the growing season. Its fresh, citrusy hues make it a great choice for illuminating shaded areas or complementing darker foliage in mixed plantings.
During late spring to early summer, slender flower spikes rise above the foliage, adorned with small, delicate white blooms. These flowers add a soft, airy element to the plant's bold coloration. A newer introduction, 'Lime Marmalade' was developed for improved vigor and outstanding color retention, making it a versatile option for containers, borders, or woodland gardens.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Lungwort · Ligularia · Cyclamen · Sweet woodruff · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Use broad drifts of this luminous foliage to brighten woodland borders and connect darker planting areas with ribbons of vibrant color. Combine with rich evergreen structure, contrasting leaf shapes, and graceful companions to create layered compositions that remain fresh and inviting.
