Palace Purple Coral Bells
Heuchera micrantha
Palace Purple Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers part to shade. Bronze-purple foliage; airy white flower sprays; shade-garden staple.
medium water18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Heuchera micrantha
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom time
- mid spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- north foundation, under conifer
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Palace Purple Coral Bells good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Palace Purple Coral Bells is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Palace Purple Coral Bells get?
- It matures to about 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Palace Purple Coral Bells need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Palace Purple Coral Bells native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
