Heuchera 'Palace Purple' is a widely admired coral bells cultivar known for its deep burgundy to purple foliage and vigorous clumping habit. Its colorful leaves provide multi season interest and contrast beautifully with green or gold toned companions.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part sun to full shade
Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well drained soils
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry periods
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Bred from native North American Heuchera species, this cultivar is valued for its adaptability and dramatic foliage in ornamental gardens.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies like Pearl Crescents and Painted Ladies with its delicate flower sprays.
Bees
- Frequented by native bumblebees and sweat bees for nectar in shaded environments.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports populations of hoverflies and lacewings that help manage aphid outbreaks.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to give foliage room to fully develop and maintain a tidy appearance.
Landscape Placement
- Well suited for shade borders, foundation plantings, and woodland edges where its dark foliage provides striking contrast.
Companion Plants
- Hosta 'Patriot' (Hosta) - Bright white margins on green leaves pop against the dark foliage of 'Palace Purple'.
- Ferns (Various species) - Soft textured green fronds offer a graceful contrast in shady compositions.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silver veined leaves add light and texture beside dark Heuchera foliage.
- Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' (Foamflower) - Delicate blooms and patterned foliage complement 'Palace Purple' in woodland plantings.
- Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass) - Cascading gold and green blades bring movement and contrast to shaded beds.