Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
Common: alumroot, coral bellsHeuchera villosa 'Palace Purple' - 50 per flat
- Height: 12"-18"
- Spread: 12"-18"
- Spacing: 12"
- Hardiness Zone(s): 3-8
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Plant Details
Deep purple, ivy-shaped foliage fades to bronze green in the heat of summer and becomes dark green in the fall. This plant has been an industry favorite for many years and was the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year in 1991.
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Part Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
- Average
- Moist
Green Infrastructure
- Green Roof
- Woodland
Plug Type
- Horticultural Plug
Attributes
- Native to North America
- Cut Flower
- Salt Tolerance
- Groundcover
- Ornamental Foliage
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Early Summer
Propagation Type
- Seed cultivar
Care & Maintenance
Grows best in rich, loamy, moist, well-drained soil in part to full shade. If it is to be grown in full sun, adequate moisture is a must! Divide clumps every 3-4 years. May be raised by seed as well. Deadhead to extend flowering season. Use as a edging plant in perennial beds or to add interest to the woodland garden.
Interesting Notes
The Perennial Plant Association's 1991 Perennial Plant of the Year®
Striking mahogany foliage contrasts beautifully with silver- or golden-leaved plants. Dainty, bell-shaped blooms are white to green on mahogany stems. An attractive accent in the garden or cut flower arrangement.
Large, maple-shaped leaves are rich purple-bronze on top, pinkish purple underneath; leaves turn bronze-green in high heat conditions. Creamy white flowers. - Darwin Perennials
Originally selected by Brian Halliwell, curator of the herbaceous and alpine collections at Kew Gardens, England.