Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles'

Chocolate Ruffles Coralbells

Heuchera ‘Chocolate Ruffles’ is a bold foliage perennial valued for its richly colored, deeply ruffled leaves. It forms a compact, mounded clump of dark chocolate-brown foliage with pronounced rippling edges and burgundy undersides, maintaining strong color throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, airy stems of small creamy-white flowers rise above the foliage, adding light contrast without overpowering the dramatic leaves. Its texture and deep tones make it a standout in shaded plantings.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 18–24 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding mounds)

USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded
Light: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun)
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Attracts bees and hummingbirds; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Deep chocolate-brown, ruffled foliage



Burgundy undersides add dimension



Strong texture for contrast in shade gardens



Ideal for borders, edging, and containers




Care
Plant in well-drained soil and avoid heavy winter moisture. Remove spent flower stems after bloom. Divide every few years in spring to maintain vigor. Provide light mulch in colder climates for winter protection.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–11

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Cornsilk

Leaf color

Bronze, Maroon

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Low Mounding

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No