Heuchera 'Pistache' stands out with its brilliant lime green foliage that remains vibrant from spring through fall. This eye catching coral bells cultivar adds a luminous quality to shaded or partially sunny beds and creates dynamic contrast against darker foliage. Its tidy mounded habit and small bell shaped flowers on wiry stems add both structure and softness to woodland borders and containers.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 16 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, humus rich, well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Foliage is rarely browsed by deer or rabbits
Native Status
Heuchera 'Pistache' is a cultivated hybrid developed from North American native Heuchera species, bred primarily for ornamental foliage traits rather than flower performance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Flowers are visited by small native bees such as Lasioglossum and Ceratina species for early nectar.
Beneficial Insects
- The airy bloom stalks support hoverflies and parasitic wasps that feed on aphids and other garden pests.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow full leaf spread and visual impact in mass plantings or mixed borders.
Landscape Placement:
- Perfect for edging shady beds, filling gaps between hostas, or brightening shaded containers with year round foliage interest.
Companion Plants
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomons Seal) - Arched stems and white striped foliage contrast dramatically with Heuchera’s compact habit and bold leaf color.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Heart shaped silver leaves and early blue flowers complement the lime foliage and add spring interest.
- Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' - Spotted leaves and raspberry pink flowers pair well in filtered light with similarly sized companions.
- Hosta 'Blue Angel' - Oversized blue toned leaves offer visual weight and contrast to the bright chartreuse tones of 'Pistache'.
- Ferns (Various) - Fine textured fronds provide a soft naturalistic backdrop and moisture retention around Heuchera roots.