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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches (foliage); up to 20 inches (with flowers)
Width: 12 to 16 inches
Flower color: Creamy white
Foliage color: Deep plum-purple with a metallic sheen
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low-maintenance; remove dead foliage in early spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

Plum Pudding Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' is a richly hued perennial celebrated for its deep purple, metallic-toned foliage with prominent black veining. The leaves have a slightly ruffled edge, adding texture and interest to garden beds or containers. This evergreen cultivar maintains its vibrant color throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for year-round appeal in mixed borders or as a ground cover.

In late spring to early summer, delicate sprays of small, cream-colored flowers rise above the foliage on slender stems.

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

Trillium · Japanese pieris · Kalmia · Acorus · Hellebores · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Use repeating masses of this deep-toned foliage to create dramatic contrast beneath lighter flowering perennials and shrubs. Blend bold leaf color with airy textures, evergreen structure, and layered plant forms to create shaded plantings that remain visually rich throughout the growing season.

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