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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches (foliage); up to 18 inches (with flowers)
Width: 12 to 16 inches
Flower color: Creamy white
Foliage color: Chartreuse with striking red veins
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low-maintenance; trim spent flower stems and remove old foliage in spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

Red Lightning Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an eye-catching variety known for its bold foliage, featuring bright golden-yellow leaves with vivid red veining. The heavily lobed and ruffled leaves create a dynamic texture that stands out in garden beds, borders, or containers. This unique coloration maintains its vibrancy throughout the growing season, adding a touch of brilliance to shady or partially sunny areas.

During late spring and early summer, delicate spikes of small white flowers appear, rising gracefully above the foliage.

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

Trilliums · Epimedium · Acorus · Kalmia · Hellebores · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Use this brightly colored foliage to illuminate shaded borders and create eye-catching focal points throughout the garden. Pair with evergreen companions, flowering perennials, and layered textures to enhance contrast while maintaining a cohesive woodland planting from spring through autumn.

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