Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' is a striking perennial with silvery veined foliage edged in green, forming a dense mound that adds bright contrast to shaded gardens. Delicate spikes of soft pink flowers rise above the foliage in late spring, attracting pollinators and adding subtle seasonal interest. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and provides year round color and texture in borders, woodland gardens, and containers.
Height & Spread: 8 - 12 in x 14 - 20 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Deer Resistance: Generally avoided due to slightly bitter foliage
Native Status
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' is a hybrid derived from North American coral bells species. It inherits adaptability, vigor, and ornamental appeal from its native parent species.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hoverflies
- Frequent visitors for nectar, hoverflies also help control aphid populations naturally, supporting garden health.
Native Bumblebees
- Collect pollen and nectar from the soft pink flowers, enhancing pollination in shaded garden areas.
Lacewings
- Attracted to the garden environment, they prey on common pests like aphids, helping maintain healthy plants.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow proper leaf spread and airflow for healthy growth.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, container plantings, and as an accent among mixed shade perennials.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla (Jack Frost) - Silvery veined leaves harmonize with Heuchera while brightening the shade garden.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Running Foamflower) - Low groundcover beneath Heuchera enhances layered texture and seasonal interest.
- Hosta 'Halcyon' - Blue green foliage provides a striking contrast to silvery veined Heuchera leaves.
- Astilbe (Fanal) - Feathery flower plumes add vertical interest and complement rounded foliage.
- Ferns (Dryopteris erythrosora) - Bronze green fronds create texture contrast and seasonal layering in shaded areas.