Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Frosted Violet'
Frosted Violet Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 10 in to 14 in
- Width
- 16 in to 20 in
- Flower color
- Soft pink to creamy white flowers borne on slender stems
- Foliage color
- Frosted violet purple leaves with silver overlay and dark veining
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove faded flower stems and divide clumps every few years as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers
About this plant
Heuchera 'Frosted Violet' produces airy sprays of small, creamy pink flowers in late spring to early summer, rising above the foliage on slender stems. Rounded, deeply lobed leaves are rich violet-purple with a silvery overlay that gives the surface a softly frosted appearance that remains attractive through much of the year. The foliage develops deeper tones during cooler weather, adding texture and subtle color changes throughout the seasons.
Originating through modern hybrid breeding based on species native to North America, this cultivar reflects selection focused on ornamental foliage and garden performance. It is well suited to woodland gardens, borders, containers, and mixed plantings, where its colorful leaves provide enduring seasonal interest and contrast.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Lamium · Mountain laurel · Carex · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Repeat this silvery purple foliage in sweeping drifts to bring light and contrast to shaded garden spaces. Combine with bold leaf forms, graceful flowering companions, and evergreen structure to create layered plantings that remain colorful, balanced, and visually engaging throughout the seasons.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Oregon Monrovia Display Garden.
