Heucherella 'Mojito'
Heucherella 'Mojito' is a compact foamy bells selection with luminous gold foliage that shifts to lime green through summer while retaining distinctive red veining. Its dense rounded habit brings bright color and lasting foliage interest to shaded spaces where it works beautifully as a woodland accent, border plant, or container specimen.
Height & Spread: 7 - 12 in x 12 - 15 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This hybrid is a cultivated cross between Heuchera and Tiarella and is not native to North America. It was selected for its colorful foliage, compact habit, and strong performance in shaded gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies to its small white flowers during the late spring and summer bloom period.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 15 in apart to allow the dense mounded foliage to fill in without crowding neighboring plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, rock gardens, and containers where its bright foliage can illuminate darker planting areas.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Brings silvery foliage that complements Mojito’s bright lime and gold tones in shaded plantings.
- Hosta 'Halcyon' (Plantain Lily) - Provides broad blue green foliage that creates a strong color and texture contrast.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Echoes the airy form of the hybrid while adding delicate flowers and a spreading woodland habit.
- Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Astilbe) - Adds tall white flower plumes that rise above Mojito’s compact foliage and extend seasonal interest.
- Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells) - Introduces deep burgundy foliage that creates dramatic contrast with the bright chartreuse leaves.