Perennial – ‘Wild Berry’ Heuchera

‘Wild Berry’ Heuchera 

Botanical name: heuchera hybrid ‘wild berry’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: purple

Flower color: pink, white 

Bloom time:  mid-summer 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune in the early spring to maintain healthy growth 

Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: borders, edging, mass planting, container plant 

Special features: long-lasting blooms, attracts pollinators, salt tolerant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, astilbe, hellebores 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no