Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

Plum Pudding Alumroot

Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ is a colorful foliage perennial valued for its rich plum-purple leaves with a soft silvery overlay. It forms a compact, mounded clump of rounded foliage that emerges deep purple in spring, often highlighted with darker veins and metallic sheen, and maintains strong color through the growing season. In late spring to early summer, airy stems carry small creamy-white flowers above the foliage, adding delicate contrast while allowing the dramatic leaves to remain the focal point.

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


Plum-purple foliage with silvery sheen



Strong foliage color for contrast



Compact mound adds texture



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

4–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Asparagus, Dark Pink

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Low Mounding

Drought tolerant

No