Heuchera Villosa 'Citronella' PPAF

Hairy Alumroot, Maple Leaf Alumroot

Heuchera villosa ‘Citronelle’ is a bright foliage perennial valued for its vivid chartreuse to lemon-lime leaves and strong garden performance. It forms a broad, mounded clump of rounded foliage that emerges glowing lime-green in spring and maintains its bright color throughout the growing season, helping illuminate shaded areas of the garden. In late summer to early fall, slender stems carry airy sprays of small creamy-white flowers above the foliage, extending seasonal interest beyond many other coral bells.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 24–30 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 20–26 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms broad expanding mounds)

USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Broad, mounded
Light: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun; foliage color often best in light shade)
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates heat and humidity well

Wildlife: Attracts bees and hummingbirds; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Bright chartreuse foliage for strong contrast



Excellent heat and humidity tolerance



Broad mound brightens shaded plantings



Ideal for borders, mass plantings, 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 to protect roots and

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24''

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Leaf color

Yellow

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No