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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' you will need.
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Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
alumroot, coral bells
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 12-18 Inches
- Spread: 12-18 Inches
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Purple
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.
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Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Attributes
| • | Native to North America |
| • | Salt Tolerance |
| • | Cut Flower |
| • | Groundcover |
| • | Ornamental Foliage |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring / Early Summer |
Propagation Type
| • | Seed cultivar |
Additional Information about Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
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.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
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.
