AMETHYST MYST Heuchera
Deep purple, amethyst foliage dusted with a fog of silver makes it unique. Withstands light frost and continues to perform with shorter days and cooler weather.
This coral bells cultivar is a clump-forming perennial. Rounded, lobed, long-petioled leaves (2 to 4 inches wide) form a basal mound (to 9 inches tall) which may spread 15 to 24 inches wide. Tiny, pink, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer on slender, wiry stems rising well above the foliage mound (typically 18 to 26 inches tall).
Best grown in organically rich, humus, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Performs well in full sun in the north, but prefers some afternoon shade in the south. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important.
Remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom. Foliage is essentially evergreen in warm winter climates, but the amount of retained foliage color in cold winter climates depends upon the temperatures. In cold winter climates, winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Divide clumps in spring every 3 to 4 years.