Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells)

Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' is a strikingly purple cultivar of coral bell, specifically hybridized from different purple- and red-leaved subspecies of Heuchera micrantha. 'Palace Purple' is characterized by the diverse hues of its foliage, which may range in color from olive- or bronze-green to a deep purple with wine-red undersides. In addition, during the summer, 'Palace Purple' produces spikes of pink-white flowers which contrast nicely against the darker foliage below.

Like other Heuchera, 'Palace Purple' performs best when planted in organically rich soil in part or full shade; like some cultivars, however, 'Palace Purple' can also thrive in full-sun, but should be provided with extra water to make sure it doesn't dry out too harshly, and too much sun can turn bleach or discolor the darker foliage. Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' is a great choice for underplanting, but also for borders, small spaces, and in woodland gardens.