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Two new, made-for-the-shade perennials: Sweet Tea and Golden Zebra

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Heucherella Sweet TeaHeucherella Sweet Tea Heucherella Golden ZebraHeucherella Golden ZebraThere is never a shortage of choices for full- or part-sun plants, but if you have a shady spot and want to try something a little different, consider these two very new Heucherella: ‘Sweet Tea’ and ‘Golden Zebra.’

Heucherella (aka Foamy Bells) are a cross hybrid, and have the amazing foliage colors of Heuchera plants and the impressive flower stalks of the Tiarella plants. What I personally love about these Heucehrella is their multi-season beauty. Both will bloom in early spring with copious long-lasting small pink flowers. Then their stunning foliage color will maintain its appeal throughout the summer, fall and into early winter. Heucherella are also very flexible in the garden because they form a very tidy clump and remain compact. You can plant them in the front of perennial beds or under shade-loving shrubs and you won’t have to worry about the plants outgrowing their situation – a big benefit if you’ve experienced other plants outgrowing their original purpose. Heucherella are easy to grow, and tolerate either dry shade or sunny but moist conditions. How great is that?