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Heuchera Villosa Citronelle
Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle' is a vibrant, easy-care perennial known for its striking chartreuse foliage that brightens any shady spot.
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About this plant
Brighten your garden with the luminous foliage of Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle', a standout cultivar praised for its brilliant, lime-green leaves. These radiant hues offer a striking contrast in the landscape, adding a refreshing pop of color that lasts throughout the growing season. Beyond its stunning good looks, 'Citronelle' offers excellent durability and adaptability. It forms a neat, mounding habit, making it an ideal choice for borders, mass plantings, or container arrangements. Its small, creamy-white flowers appear on slender stalks in summer, adding a delicate touch above the vibrant leaves. 'Citronelle' is a robust and low-maintenance perennial, thriving in partial to full shade. It's an excellent choice for adding consistent color and texture to those often-challenging shadier areas of your garden, providing year-round interest in milder climates.
Care & maintenance
Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle' is exceptionally easy to care for. Plant in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage neatness. In colder climates, a light winter mulch can be beneficial. Division every 3-4 years helps maintain vigor.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 1-2 feet
- Mature width
- 1-2 feet
- Sun
- Part Shade to Full Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium