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 to 24 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers partial shade to dappled sun. Bronze-purple foliage; airy white flower sprays; shade-garden staple.
On the CSU listmedium water18 to 24 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide
Photos
- Photo 1: (c) Roger Raiche, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 2: (c) Roger Raiche, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 3: (c) Noah How, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 4: Walter Siegmund (talk), Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 5: Walter Siegmund (talk), Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 6: Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4 to 9
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- Best in partial shade; tolerates dappled sun. Flowers best with more sun.
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5 to 8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Site uses
- Cool north foundations, Dry shade under conifers
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 18 to 24 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide
- Planting spacing
- ~13 to 18 in apart
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- mid spring, early summer
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom length
- Long (several weeks)
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Deer often browse this
- Colorado native
- No
Also worth knowing
- Fire rating
- Not rated
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 a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Palace Purple Coral Bells get?
- It matures to about 18 to 24 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide.
- How far apart do I plant Palace Purple Coral Bells?
- Space Palace Purple Coral Bells about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.
- Is Palace Purple Coral Bells hardy on the Front Range?
- Palace Purple Coral Bells is hardy in USDA 4 to 9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 6a, so it is well within range.
- 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.
- Is Palace Purple Coral Bells deer-resistant?
- No. Deer often browse Palace Purple Coral Bells, so plan on protecting it where deer roam.
- How long does Palace Purple Coral Bells bloom?
- Palace Purple Coral Bells blooms for several weeks, a long-season performer on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
