Forever Purple Coral Bells is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with a mounding habit grown for its dramatic basal foliage.  The ultra- glossy lobed leaves with fluted edges stays plum purple year round.  Airy clusters of purplish-pink bell-like flowers bloom on short deep purple spires from late spring into summer attracting butterflies.  Best bloom in partial sun and moist well-drained soils. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Potential issues include powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot, and frost heaving of roots if winter temperatures fluctuate widely.  Will grow slowly in heavy shade.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Lenten Rose, Hosta, Painted Fern

IMAGE: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Heuchera 'Forever Purple'