Heuchera 'Amber Waves'

Coral Bells

Evergreen Perennial

Heucheras are evergreen, mounding perennials that are attractive year round. Amber Waves displays large, ruffled, amber-gold colored leaves. Tiny pink flowers appear on tall stalks. Attracts butterflies. An excellent groundcover for dry shade. Heuchera will tolerate full sun in more Northern areas as long as adequate moisture is provided.

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Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 10 - 16 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form: Mounding
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Butterflies, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Bronze / Copper, Coral / Salmon, Apricot / Peach

Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Summer


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Massed, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden
Wildlife: Butterflies

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Late Winter / Early Spring, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading, Divide Plants to Rejuvenate

Suitable Substitutes

Heuchera 'Marmalade' | Marmalade Coral Bells