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Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' (alumroot) bears showy and white blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, bold textured and evergreen foliage that is dark fuchsia and medium orange in colour. Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' (alumroot) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' tolerates salt, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.