Heuchera ‘Purple Sails’
Fancy-leaf Coral Bells |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.267.430
As a group, the Hybrid Coral Bells offer the gardener a tremendous new range of foliage colours, especially for shady areas. This selection forms a sturdy mound of maple-shaped leaves in a smoky lavender-purple shade. Sprays of creamy flowers appear in June. Excellent in the border, for edging, or in tubs and mixed containers. Foliage should not be trimmed back in the fall, but plants may be tidied up in spring by removing any withered or tired-looking leaves. Evergreen. Registered with COPF: royalty required for propagation.
Further details for
Heuchera ‘Purple Sails’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type Normal or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour White
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage Color Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Deer Resistant Edging Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Massed Specimen Woodland
Flower Head Size Large
Height 30-65 cm 12-25 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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