$15.00
One of the first of many purple-leafed Coral Bells it features crinkly, maple-like foliage that go from bronzy-green to rich purple-red and is primarily grown for its dramatic foliage. Sprays of small creamy white, bell-shaped flowers bloom on purple stems in summer. Perennial Plant of the Year in 1991.
| TYPE | Perennial | SUN | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| HEIGHT | 2 ft | SOIL | Moist |
| SPREAD | 1 ft | FLOWER | Early Summer, White |
| ZONE | 3 | FRUIT | No Fruit |
Medium growth rate
Compact mounds of ruffled purple-red foliage
Deer and rabbit resistant
Used as a border plant, a groundcover or in a mass planting
Xeriscape
Great for planting in containers
Blooms in early summer
Plant in a full sun to part shade location
Requires moist, well-drained conditions
Considered to be drought tolerant
Apply mulch after ground freezes to prevent root heaving.
Prefers rich, hummusy soils
Low maintenance
Remove stems of faded flowers to promote additional blooming. May be tidied up by removing any foliage that looks withered
Divide clumps every 3-4 years
"Alum Root" (Heuchera americana) and some other varieties have been used medicinally for a number of purposes - unknown if Hybrid varieties have the same properties.
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