Heuchera ‘Steel City’ Coral Bells

HeucheraSteel City is a medium-sized cultivar and was one of the most understated but beautiful selections in our trial. Its unique blue-green foliage is a hue not seen in any other cultivar. In early spring a multitude of muted silver leaves with a purple blush erupt from the crown. As the leaves mature they become increasingly bluish green. In early summer, numerous wands of dainty pink flowers appear above the plant. In addition to the beautiful foliage color and floral display, Steel City also had a perfectly dense and uniform habit throughout the trial. This is not entirely surprising as one of its parents is the equally dependableHeuchera villosaBronze Wave. However, it is a shock that Steel City is not more commonly available. Its one of the few plants that excelled in all categories of beauty, performance, and floral display. When grown in full sun, Steel City experienced moderately burnt leaf tips and significant discoloration, and is thus only recommended for part shade full shade conditions.