Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple'

Also Known As

Heuchera 'Palace Purple'
Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
Heuchera micrantha 'Purple Palace'
Palace Purple Coral Bells

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-12"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

4a-10a

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Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple' plant details

Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with bronze, purple and red foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze, purple and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Many heuchera have come and gone but 'Palace Purple' remains relevant and useful after all these years. This is the plant that sparked the revolution in coral bells, the cultivar that was there at the beginning of it all. Tidy mounds of purple-bronze foliage can turn to copper in full sun. Leaves on mature plants can be nicely ruffled and puckered. Perfect in the border and also long-lived in containers. Selected by the Perennial Plant Association as Perennial Plant of the Year 1991.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This classic selection has shimmering, star-shaped leaves which range in color from deep sea-green to bronzy-purple. The undersides of the foliage are a striking metallic silver-purple. This charming Heuchera forms neat clumps 12-18 inches tall which in summer are contrasted by an abundance of tiny cream flowers that rise above the leaves on burgundy stalks. This is the perfect perennial for border or container and it was the 1991 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Palace Purple Coral Bells is a mounding perennial with attractive purple, red and bronze foliage. Ideal for use in rock gardens and as a border plant, especially in front of variegated foliage. Palace Purple Coral Bells is great for adding color when used with green foliage plants.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Palace Purple' Coral Bells has beautiful dark purple leaves and forms medium sized clumps. Landscapes always look best with a variety of colors such as green, yellow, and purple/red - 'Palace Purple' is a fantastic choice for adding dark colors and looks especially good when planted right against yellow or golden colored plants.

When planted with some shade, the leaves will be lighter in color and reveal the dark veins with a touch of silver around the edges.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Grown mainly for its beet red mostly evergreen leaves, but it also has airy white flowers in summer. Awards: Award of Garden Merit. Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.

By: Fantastic Plants

Deep mahogany leaves, red underside.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Just one of the best plants for edging a pathway & adding color contrast to the garden. Densly compact & good looking year around with its attractive deep reddish purple-bronze leaves above & beet red beneath, this clump former is a good reliable perennial & looks great just about anywhere in the garden. Best in part shade, it can also be grown in full sun in areas with foggy summers. Perfect as a groundcover under pink or white roses too! In late Spring to early Summer, tiny pinkish white bell-shaped flowers open on slender upright stems well above the foliage. Foliage 12” tall & to 20” across, 24” tall in bloom. Best in rich soil with compost added. Cut back in Fall.