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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 10 in to 14 in
Width: 14 in to 18 in
Flower color: Creamy white flowers held on airy stems above the foliage
Foliage color: Amber orange leaves with lime green edges
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove faded flower stems and divide clumps every few years as needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, bees and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Delta Dawn'

Delta Dawn Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' produces airy sprays of small, creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer, held on slender stems above the foliage and attracting bees and other pollinators. Rounded, deeply lobed leaves emerge with warm amber and peach tones accented by silver overlays and bold veining that remains attractive through the growing season. The foliage develops subtle shifts in color with changing temperatures, adding depth and texture throughout the year.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Borders
Containers
Under Trees

Companion plants

Lungwort · Epimedium · Acorus · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Repeat this colorful foliage in layered woodland borders where the warm leaf tones can brighten shaded spaces throughout the growing season. Pair with graceful forms, evergreen structure, and contrasting textures to create depth, rhythm, and lasting seasonal interest from spring through autumn.

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