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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 10 to 12 inches (foliage); up to 18 inches (flowers)
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Silver, tinged with purple
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; trim spent flowers and foliage as needed
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Spellbound'

Spellbound Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Spellbound' features bright silver foliage, tinged with rich purple, and further highlighted with black veins, creating a dramatic contrast that enhances its ornamental appeal. The deeply lobed leaves have a slight sheen that adds to the plant's refined look. As the season progresses, the foliage may deepen in color, offering a vibrant display in the garden.

In late spring to early summer, 'Spellbound' produces delicate white to pale pink flowers on slender spikes, adding a light and airy quality to the plant.

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

Cyclamen · Epimedium · Acorus · Omphalodes · Hellebores · Ferns

Design tip

Use this luminous foliage to brighten shaded borders and create contrast beneath darker evergreen shrubs and trees. Pair with bold leaf forms, graceful ferns, and layered woodland textures to build plantings that remain elegant, balanced, and visually engaging throughout the growing season.

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