Heuchera Dolce 'Spearmint' features shimmering silver green leaves with tall showy spikes of pink flowers. Known for its excellent heat and humidity tolerance, it delivers both bold foliage and a long reliable floral display.
Height & Spread: 10 - 24 in x 18 - 20 in
Bloom Time: Late spring through midsummer
Light Requirements: Part sun to full shade
Soil Preference: Rich, well drained soil with consistent moisture
Watering Needs: Moderate; appreciates steady moisture especially during blooming
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Developed from native North American Heuchera species, this Proven Winners selection is bred for ornamental foliage and reliable floral performance.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts Painted Ladies and Common Buckeyes with its upright pink flower spikes in early summer.
Bees
- Draws in bumblebees and sweat bees that forage along the densely packed floral stalks for nectar and pollen.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports populations of hoverflies and parasitic wasps that help control garden pests in shaded beds.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 20 in apart to allow full foliage spread and encourage airflow in more humid conditions.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland paths, or mixed container arrangements where texture and vertical floral elements are needed.
Companion Plants
- Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' (Hosta) - Compact blue green foliage forms a tidy base contrast to the spearmint toned leaves of Heuchera.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart' (Siberian Bugloss) - Large silvered leaves create harmony with Heuchera’s metallic tones.
- Carex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles Golden Sedge) - Adds vertical texture and golden highlights to shade compositions.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Native pairing offering spring bloom and attractive foliage in filtered light.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila' (Dwarf Chinese Astilbe) - Late summer blooms complement Heuchera’s earlier flower show and dense habit.