Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Peppermint Spice'
Peppermint Spice Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 10 to 14 inches (foliage); up to 18 inches (flowers)
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Dark pink
- Foliage color
- Silvery green with dark purple veining
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; trim spent flower stalks and remove damaged leaves as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, hummingbirds
About this plant
Heuchera 'Peppermint Spice' showcases silvery-green leaves with prominent dark purple veining, giving the foliage a richly textured appearance. The slightly ruffled edges of the leaves enhance its decorative quality, making it a standout in shaded borders, woodland gardens, or container plantings. This cultivar's unique coloration lends itself to pairing with a variety of other plants, offering a versatile addition to garden designs.
In mid to late summer, delicate spikes of deep pink flowers emerge above the foliage, adding a touch of elegance and lightness. Bred for its ornamental qualities, 'Peppermint Spice' is a modern cultivar celebrated for its ability to provide visual interest throughout the growing season, thriving in partially shaded locations.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Astilbe · Wild ginger · Cyclamen · Bugleweed · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Repeat this silver-veined foliage in drifts where it can brighten shaded borders and woodland pathways throughout the season. Pair with broad-leaved perennials, graceful ferns, and evergreen structure to create layered compositions with strong texture, lasting color, and natural visual rhythm.
