Proven Winners Heuchera Dolce

Yes, it is an evergreen perennial. While the foliage color may darken or slightly shift depending on the severity of your winter, the plant will retain its leaves throughout the year in zones 4-9.

While it is listed as sun or shade tolerant, this variety performs best in partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade is essential to prevent the purple foliage from scorching.

Since this variety reaches a mature spread of 16-20 inches, you should space them about 18 inches apart, measuring from the center of one plant to the center of the next.

Heuchera are generally unappealing to deer, and this variety is considered deer resistant. However, no plant is entirely deer-proof if local populations are starving or particularly aggressive.

It requires moist, well-draining soil. Avoid planting it in areas where water pools, as Heuchera are susceptible to crown rot if left in soggy, heavy clay conditions.

Yes, you can expect delicate pink flowers on tall stems every summer. If you prefer to focus on the foliage, you can trim the flower stalks back once they fade to keep the plant looking tidy.