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Key characteristics

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

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Peppermint Spice'

Peppermint Spice Coral Bells

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.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Early to mid-summer

Find this plant

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.

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