Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats' [sold as Purple Petticoats Hybrid Alumroot]
Purple Petticoats Hybrid Alumroot

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Tiny, whitish flowers appear on airy panicles in late spring to early summer.
 Foliage Notes:
The rounded, lobed, dark purple leaves form a basal mound up to 1' tall which may spread to 2' wide.
 Stem Notes:
Slender, wiry stems rise above the foliage mound, typically 24-28" tall.
 Fruit Notes:
Tiny capsule containing thousands of microscopic black seeds.
 Ultimate Height:
1-2' feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1-2' feet
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 Soil Notes:
Best grown in organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
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