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Heuchera Snow Angel

Coral Bells 'snow Angel'

Heuchera ‘Snow Angel’ is a distinctive foliage perennial valued for its heavily variegated leaves splashed with creamy white and green. It forms a compact, mounded clump of rounded foliage where the green leaves are irregularly mottled and marbled with white, creating a bright, almost painted appearance that stands out in shade gardens. In late spring to early summer, slender stems rise above the foliage carrying airy clusters of small creamy-white flowers that add light movement without distracting from the striking foliage.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 18–24 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding mounds)

USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded
Light: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun; variegation often best in light shade)
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Attracts bees and hummingbirds; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Green foliage splashed with creamy white



Brightens shaded plantings



Unique variegated foliage texture



Ideal for borders, edging, and containers




Care
Plant in well-drained soil and avoid heavy winter moisture. Remove spent flower stems after blooming. Divide every few years in spring to maintain vigor. Provide light mulch in colder climates for winter protection.

Plant type
Perennial
Height
1-1.5'
Width
12'
Hardiness zones
4–8
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial Shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Flower color
Pink
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil
Humus rich, Well Drained
Landscape use
Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden
Shape
Compact, Mounded
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No