Heuchera Southern Comfort

Coral Bells 'Southern Comfort'

Heuchera ‘Southern Comfort’ is a bold foliage perennial valued for its exceptionally large leaves and warm coppery tones. It forms a broad, mounded clump of oversized, rounded foliage that emerges peach-orange in spring, maturing to rich caramel, cinnamon, and amber tones through summer and fall. The leaves often display darker veining and subtle silvery highlights, giving them added depth. In late spring to early summer, slender stems carry small creamy-white flowers above the foliage, adding a light accent while the dramatic leaves remain the primary ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 24–36 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 20–26 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms broad expanding mounds)

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

Wildlife: Attracts bees and hummingbirds; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Large copper to caramel foliage



Strong seasonal color changes



Bold texture and size for shade gardens



Ideal for borders, massing, 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

4–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Misty Rose

Leaf color

Bronze

Fall color

Bronze, Gold

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Humus rich, Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No