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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:58 PM
Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This selection was the first of many purple-leaved Coral Bells, and is still an excellent choice for towards the edge of the border, or in containers and tubs. Plants form a low mound of maple-shaped leaves, from bronzy-green to rich purple-red. Spikes of small creamy-white flowers appear in early summer. In hot summer areas a part shade location will help to prevent the leaf color from fading.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Heucheras are easy perennials to grow and fit nicely in the front of any border, rock garden, or container. They grow most vigorously and have the strongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow. Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistent moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting. It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH. Heucheras are evergreen in areas with mild winters. If properly sited out of the way of winter winds and with reliable snow cover, gardeners in northern regions may also find their Heucheras acting as evergreens. If the plant looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which will fill in quickly. Heucheras can be grown under Black Walnut trees because they are resistant to the toxin Juglone which the trees emit from their roots. Heucheras are also salt tolerant. They are useful in the north along pathways which are salted in winter or for people gardening in coastal regions.

    Flower Color

    Creamy white

    Foliage Color

    Bronzy-green to purple-red

    Plant Spread

    24-36 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    12-18 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average or moist soil

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Accent, Alpine and Rock, Border, Containers, Cut flowers, Edging, Evergreen , Mass Plant, Woodland

    Bloom Time

    Early summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Part shade, Full shade, Part sun, Full sun

    Growth Rate

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