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Key characteristics

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

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Electric Lime'

Electric Lime Coral Bells

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.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

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.

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