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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 20 to 28 inches (including flower spikes)
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Small white to cream-colored flowers
Foliage color: Cinnamon-orange and caramel shades, darkening in summer, with burgundy veins
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional deadheading and cleaning up foliage in late fall or early spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Pollinators, including bees and butterflies

Groundcovers

Heucherella 'Sweet Tea'

Sweet Tea Foamy Bells

Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' is a hybrid perennial prized for its stunning foliage and vibrant seasonal interest. Its large, lobed leaves showcase a rich blend of warm orange and cinnamon tones with deep burgundy veining, transitioning to brighter hues as the seasons progress. In late spring to early summer, delicate sprays of tiny white flowers emerge on slender stems, adding a subtle contrast to the bold foliage.

Light

Partial 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 · Skimmia · Astilbe · Wild ginger · Hellebores · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Repeat this warm-toned foliage in broad drifts to create inviting transitions between woodland borders and garden paths. Pair with contrasting foliage colors, evergreen structure, and upright flowering companions to strengthen rhythm and unify the surrounding planting design.

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