Heuchera 'Wendy'
Wendy Alum Root
Description
Heuchera 'Wendy' is a perennial native that prefers dry, shady conditions. They thrive under native oak trees or in similar situations. Once established, they require virtually no care other than removal of the dead flowers after bloom in the spring. They are most effectively shown when planted in mass. This perennial can reach 2' tall and wide. Evergreen leaves are large, rounded and light green. Tiny pink flowers on thin wiry stalks above foliage are very attractive. It tolerates clay soil but does best in well draining soil. Established plants are drought tolerant. Can be planted near the coast. Hummingbirds love this plant. See this plant in the meadows of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.