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Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia ‘Palace Purple’ (HEW-ker-ah my-KRAN-thah variety dy-ver-sih-FOE-lee-ah) Family: Saxifragaceae
Common name: coral bells; coral flower Zone: 5 – 9 Height:18-24 in (45-60 cm) Spread:18-24 in (45-60 cm) Aspect: full sun; partial shade Soil: moist; fertile; well-draining Water: moderate
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Description: An evergreen perennial with a clump-forming habit. Large, bronzy-red palmate leaves with metallic shimmer are lighter on underside. Numerous panicles of creamy-white flowers with red anthers appear in June through July. Diminutively attractive rose-pink seed heads follow.
Special Notes: This native to North America needs regular lifting and dividing. Given more sun, leaves will turn a tarnished copper colour. Good cut flower. May suffer from leaf spots and powdery mildew. Also watch for slugs and snails. Reliable self-seeder but easy to keep under control.
Perennial Plant of the Year 1991
Updated: January 11, 2013
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