Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
Coral Bells
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Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple') - Description
Heuchera micrantha is a species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family known by the common name crevice alumroot. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it grows on rocky slopes and cliffs. This plant is quite variable in appearance. There are a number of wild and cultivated varieties.
Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple') - Blooming
Heuchera blooms from April to August, sprays of small flowers apear on branching, wiry stems. The dainty flowers some times attract hummingbirds. Remove the flower stems, when the flowers fade.
Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple') - Growth
These plants form dense, compact, evergreen clumps. They do well in full or half sun. Requires mulching on a yearly basis. May need replanting after a while.
Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple') - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Or, if you're propagating by division, divide the clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall. Use young, vigorous, rooted division. Discard old, woody rootstocks.
Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple') - Interesting facts
Although plants of this genus are generally not eaten, the leaves can be consumed and have a somewhat sour and tangy flavor. Native Americans made a tonic using Alumroot as a digestive aid.
Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
