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Heuchera 'Palace Purple'

Palace Purple Coralbells

Heuchera ‘Lime Rickey’ is a vibrant foliage perennial valued for its bright lime-green leaves that add striking contrast to shaded plantings. It forms a compact, mounded clump of rounded, lightly ruffled foliage that maintains its vivid chartreuse color throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, slender stems carry sprays of small creamy-white flowers above the foliage, adding a soft accent without overpowering the bold leaf color. Its luminous foliage helps brighten darker areas of the garden.

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


Bright lime-green foliage for strong contrast



Excellent for brightening shade gardens



Compact mounded habit



Ideal for borders, edging, and containers




Care
Plant in well-drained soil and avoid heavy winter moisture. Remove spent flower stems after blooming. 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
4–9
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial Shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Flower color
Cream
Leaf color
Indian Red, SeaGreen
Fall color
Purple
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