Heuchera americana 'Purple Palace'
Coral Bells (Transitional Plant)
Cultivar of native perennial which occurs in dry locations such as rocky open woodlands and along ledges and crevices of bluffs. Typically features a 12- to 15-inch-tall basal clump of heart-shaped, lobed leaves. Tiny, greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers in open, airy panicles are borne on slender, wiry stems extending well above the mound of glossy, purple-brown leaves, typically to a height of 18-24" in late spring to early summer.
Additional Information:
Height 12-24 Inches
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Spread 12-18 Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color White
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Attractive foliage and airy flower panicles provide color and contrast to the rock garden, perennial border, native plant garden, open woodland garden or shade garden. Good edging plant. Mass to form an attractive ground cover.
Characteristics & Attributes
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Sun Exposure
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Medium Sun/Average Shade |
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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