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Heuchera villosa 'Atropurpurea'

Also Known As

  • Heuchera villosa var. Atropurpurea
  • Coral Bells
  • Maple Leaved Alum Root

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-7b

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Heuchera villosa 'Atropurpurea' plant details

Heuchera villosa 'Atropurpurea' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with burgundy foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera villosa 'Atropurpurea'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen burgundy
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera villosa 'Atropurpurea'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Striking burgundy foliage and a plethora of starry white flowers make Maple Leaved Alum Root a focal point of the shade garden. Native to the Appalachian Mountains, this natural variety of the species is one of the showiest of the Alum Roots. Very durable, it looks great all season long! Hardy to Zones 4 - 7.

Gardening facts about Heuchera villosa 'Atropurpurea' plant

How to Grow Heuchera villosa 'Atropurpurea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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