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Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' ('Silver Scrolls' heuchera)

Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' HEW-ker-ah Common Name: 'Silver Scrolls' heuchera Genus: Heuchera
Heucheras make excellent foliage plants for sun to part shade gardens. Most flowers are not as impressive as the foliage, but they do add a second level of interest. 'Silver Scrolls' heuchera's leaves are burgundy overlaid with silver and withstand even hot summers, unlike many other silver plants. It grows up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide.
Noteworthy characteristics: Clumps or mounds of heart-shaped, boldy veined leaves.  The flowers are white and borne in narrow panicles in spring.
Care: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun to part shade. The rootstalk tends to grow upwards, so mulch annualy to keep covered. May need to lift and replant with the crown just above the soil.
Propagation:

Sow seed in containers in spring. Divide in autumn.


Problems:

Foliar nematodes, rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spots.


Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.;6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only;Full Sun to Part Shade;Part Shade Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Silver/Grey
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Shade, Sun, Foliage, Edging
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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