Heuchera americana ‘Dale’s Strain’-American Alum root ‘Dale’s Strain’(B&B.BW.DR.DRG.EVR.GRD.H.NB.OP.RR)

Ecosystem Services:
(B)-Birds                                             (B&B)-Birds & Butterflies
(BTF)-Butterflies                             (BW)-Black Walnut Resistant
(DR)-Deer Resistant                      (DRGHT)-Drought Resistant
(EC)-Erosion Control                    (EVR)-Evergreen
(FC)-Fall Color                                 (FRG)-Fragrant
(GRD)-Groundcover                      (H)-Host plant
(HMR)-Hummingbirds                (M)-Mammals
(MTH)-Moths                                   (N)-Nectar
(NB)-Native Bees                            (NST)-Nesting Material
(OP)-Other pollinators                 (RR)-Rabbit Resistant
(SHWY)-Showy                                (SPC)-Specimen Plant

‘Dale’s Strain’ has unique silver-blue marbled foliage that grows in handsome mounds. It is an excellent drought tolerant ground cover for shady areas. Long wands of white flowers attract native bees and hummingbirds when they bloom in spring.

It is best grown in organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Performs well in full sun in cool summer climates, but prefers some shade (particularly in the heat of the afternoon) in climates with hot, humid summers. Can tolerate occasional, short periods of drought, but foliage appearance may depreciate. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important.

Foliage is essentially evergreen in warm winter climates, but the amount of retained foliage color in cold winter climates depends in large part upon the severity of the temperatures. In cold winter climates, a winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Div

Host plant for the Summer cellophane Bee and the moth Epinota heucherana.  Black Walnut, Rabbit and Deer Resistant!