that is, if you want a c.b. with tough-as-nails leaves - try Venus.{ not de milo, de heuchera}. lol I really mean it. once they mature, they can actually scratch you ! My kittens can't even chew through them though they certainly do try. the leaves are white , scalloped and overlaid with green netting. as a matter of fact, they survived the worst winter in living memory here in in the most southern point of pa. we had 55 plus inches of snow on the ground at one point I know that's just a drop in the bucket for many gardeners farther north, but around here its about triple the average.it also was a bitterly cold.I have them in partial sun and they seem to like it. Please let me know if there's anyone out there growing this cultivar,and what your experience is.
Try this one.
I just Googled it. It sure is pretty. Sounds like a tough Heuchera - one to have!
Just cruising thru threads
I LOVE Venus. It has great leaf vaines. The flowers dont rattle my gate but the plant is wonderful.
Sorry I cant find my close up.I will photo my Heucheras this AM when the sun appears.
This is Venus. Its so late in the season the poor plant is slug bitten.
I've never seen that cultivar; who sells 'Venus?' Any info appreciated, and thanks- she's beautiful!
Ruth
I bought mine locally 3 years ago.
I went to Plant Files and found 2 vendors for Venus.
Emenince ( I was disapointed in this vendor)
and Sooner Plants (never used them)
Check out both of these in Garden Watchdog to see comments from DG'ers. Then decide for yourself.
Spartacusaby, the tag on my venus says "the plantage inc." cutchogue, ny 11935. I also got "mystic angel" which appears to be similar.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=7862353
Thanks much: good info for starting a Venus hunt!
Ruth
Venus is part of the "Planet Series"...here's a link below I thought you might like to check out...scroll down a bit.
I live in the Chicago area and never found any of the series around here but found Mars while on vacation up in Hayward, WI. Then, this past summer our Jewel grocery store (of all places) had Mars. Of course with my luck, they didn't have any of the others, just the one I already had! So far Mars is doing great!
http://www.darwinplants.com/site/genus.asp?GenusId=Heuchera
OOOOOHHHH. I will keep my eyes out for Mars.
No wonder they're out of this world!
Bump.
Somehow I missed this thread last year. Love that the plant in question came from The Plantage - it's about 4 or 5 miles away. I'll have to stop there one day.
I know, sometimes these older threads are full of info. This is not as busy a forum as some of the others.
Gerogesmom, are your leaves still tough?