Heuchera 'Paris' is a compact perennial with rich burgundy foliage that adds bold color to shade gardens. Its rounded leaves form dense mounds, while airy flower spikes of soft pink blooms rise above in late spring, attracting pollinators and adding delicate contrast. This cultivar thrives in partial to full shade and provides year round visual interest with low maintenance care.
Height & Spread: 6 - 10 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Deer Resistance: Generally avoided due to slightly bitter foliage
Native Status
Heuchera 'Paris' is a hybrid cultivar derived from North American Heuchera species. It is not naturally occurring in the wild but shares adaptability and resilience similar to its native parent species.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Monarchs feed on the nectar from its pink flowers during spring and early summer.
Bees
- Native bumblebees, sweat bees, and honeybees are attracted to its blooms, supporting pollination in shaded garden areas.
Beneficial Predatory Insects
- Attracts lady beetles and lacewings which help control aphids and other common shade garden pests.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to ensure proper leaf spread and good airflow around plants.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and container plantings where bold foliage color is desired.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla (Jack Frost) - Silvery leaves with delicate veining complement the deep burgundy tones.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Running Foamflower) - Provides a low groundcover beneath Heuchera for layered texture and seasonal interest.
- Hosta 'Patriot' - Variegated foliage provides contrast and layered height alongside burgundy Heuchera leaves.
- Astilbe (Fanal) - Feathery flower plumes add vertical interest and pair beautifully with rounded foliage.
- Ferns (Dryopteris erythrosora) - Bronze tinged fronds create texture contrast in shaded garden beds.