Heuchera 'Frosted Violet' is an eye catching cultivar featuring silvery purple leaves with a violet underside and pronounced veining. Its semi glossy, ruffled foliage adds texture and color contrast to borders and containers.
Height & Spread: 12 - 15 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil enriched with compost
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist conditions with protection from drought
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
This hybrid selection is derived from North American native Heuchera species, selected for its ornamental foliage and adaptability in shade gardens.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies such as Painted Ladies and Pearl Crescents seeking nectar from its airy flower stalks.
Bees
- Visited by small native bees and bumblebees that forage for nectar in shady spots during early summer.
Beneficial Insects
- Encourages populations of hoverflies and other beneficial insects that help control aphids and soft bodied pests.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow for full mounding and foliage visibility without overcrowding.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent in shade gardens, woodland borders, and containers where its violet hues add contrast to green foliage and soft textures.
Companion Plants
- Hosta 'June' (Hosta) - Features bright variegated foliage that contrasts beautifully with the purple tones of 'Frosted Violet'.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silvery leaves enhance the reflective tones in Heuchera foliage.
- Astilbe 'Deutschland' (False Spirea) - Elegant white flower plumes create vertical interest in shaded beds.
- Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Variegated Sedge) - Adds fine texture and light green tones that highlight Heuchera’s bold leaves.
- Tiarella wherryi (Wherry’s Foamflower) - Native companion with intricate foliage and white blooms that harmonize in woodland plantings.