Heuchera americana 'Palace Purple'
Palace Purple Coral Bells

Heuchera americana ′Palace Purple′ - Summer Interest

Family:

Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) 29

Genus:

Heuchera (Alumroot Alum Root Coral Bells Coralbells) 10

Plant Type:

Herbaceous 480

Growth Forms:

Clump-forming 15

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 520

Flower Notes:

Pink;white

Foliage Notes:

Purple; Bronze; Green

Ultimate Height:

2 feet

Ultimate Spread:

1.5 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

well drained, organically rich

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Coral Bells is a clump forming perrenial with maple or ivy like leaves which are deep purple in color above the beet-red that is beneath. Foliage color varies; in the summer it may fade to a bronze-green. Tiny flowers that are pinkish white and bell shaped, extend well above the foliage mound and typically reach a height ranging from 15 to 24 inches in the late spring/early summer.

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Coral Bells

Additional Information

Coral bells does best when grown in organically rich soils that are well drained and in full sun. To encourage continuos bloom, remove the old flower stems. Every 3-4 years in the spring, the clump should be divided.

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Heuchera americana ′Palace Purple′ - Bud

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Summer Interest

When Heuchera americana 'Palace Purple' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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No Fruiting Observations Available

2 Heuchera americana 'Palace Purple' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2017_00396*A	HCR
2	2017_00357*A	HCR

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