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Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats' (fancy-leaf coral bells) bears showy flowers during late spring to mid-summer. The showy foliage is greyish magenta in colour and evergreen. A specimen plant, Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats' (fancy-leaf coral bells) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats' tolerates salt, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.