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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 10 to 14 inches (foliage), 18 inches (flowers)
Width: 16 to 20 inches
Flower color: Small, delicate white flowers
Foliage color: Bright chartreuse leaves with burgundy veining, intensifying in cool weather
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and tidy foliage as needed
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Heucherella 'Citrus Shock'

Citrus Shock Foamy Bells

Heucherella 'Citrus Shock' is a vibrant perennial celebrated for its unique foliage and lively garden presence. Its leaves are a brilliant chartreuse yellow with bold red veining, creating an electric effect that brightens shaded or partially sunny spaces. As the seasons shift, the foliage may develop softer green tones while maintaining its vivid red accents. In late spring to early summer, airy clusters of petite white flowers bloom above the foliage, adding a delicate touch to its vibrant display.

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

Lamium · Dwarf rhododendrons · Cyclamen · Omphalodes · Acorus · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Use broad drifts of this luminous foliage to draw attention to shaded pathways, woodland borders, or entry gardens. Surround it with darker evergreen forms and contrasting leaf textures to create natural focal points and a balanced, layered composition.

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