Heuchera 'Pretty Pistachio' is a standout coral bells cultivar featuring large vibrant chartreuse leaves that hold their color even in shade. Its mounding form adds bold texture to shaded beds and containers, while upright stems produce soft pink flowers that attract pollinators from mid to late summer. The foliage remains evergreen in mild climates, offering year round interest and structural contrast in the garden.
Height & Spread: 10 - 14 in x 16 - 20 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil rich in organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but not soggy conditions
Deer Resistance: Somewhat resistant due to leaf texture and aroma
Native Status
Heuchera 'Pretty Pistachio' is a hybrid cultivar bred from North American native species. While not naturally occurring, it retains many ecological benefits of its wild relatives and is well adapted to woodland settings.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- The small pink flowers attract native bees such as sweat bees and bumblebees throughout the blooming season.
Butterflies
- Nectar is occasionally visited by woodland edge butterflies like the Eastern Comma and Red Admiral.
Beneficial Insects
- Upright blooms and evergreen clumps provide shelter and foraging for parasitic wasps and predatory beetles.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 14 - 18 in apart for best foliage impact and airflow in mixed plantings.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for woodland borders, container gardens, and as a foliage accent in mixed shade beds where its color can shine.
Companion Plants
- Hosta 'Autumn Frost' - Blue and yellow variegation contrasts with the lime tones of 'Pretty Pistachio'.
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Copper flushed fronds echo the warm tones of the flowers and highlight the bright foliage.
- Tiarella cordifolia 'Sugar and Spice' - Deep veined leaves and airy blooms make a textured and seasonal complement.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Silvery foliage lightens shade while adding a bold leaf contrast to Heuchera’s rounded form.
- Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain' - Spotted leaves and deep blue spring blooms enhance the Heuchera’s fresh color and seasonal interest.