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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 10 to 14 inches (foliage); up to 24 inches with flowers
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Creamy white
Foliage color: Deep chocolate brown with burgundy undersides
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers and trim as needed
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles'

Chocolate Ruffles Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles' showcases deeply lobed, ruffled leaves in rich shades of chocolate-brown, complemented by subtle purple undertones on the foliage. The textured leaves provide depth and character, making this cultivar an excellent choice for adding contrast to garden beds or mixed borders. Its coloration shifts slightly with the seasons, creating year-round visual interest.

In late spring to early summer, delicate flower spikes emerge, adorned with small, bell-shaped white to pale pink blossoms.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Borders
Containers
Under Trees

Companion plants

Acorus · Wild ginger · Bergenias · Japanese anemones · Fuchsias · Japanese pieris

Design tip

Use this richly colored foliage to anchor shaded plantings where darker leaves create depth beneath lighter companions. Repeat bold mounds through the border and surround them with contrasting textures and evergreen structure for a layered composition that remains attractive throughout the seasons.