Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst' 
(Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Amethyst Mist) 

Family:  Saxifragaceae
Light:  Sun-part shade
Height:  1.5-3'
Spacing:  1.5'
Blooms:  Small, cream colored, on 26" scape, late Spring
Foliage:  Blackish-purple with black veins, very showy
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral, alkaline
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Foliage, groundcover, container,  borders, beds, mass plant, cut flowers, edging
Propagation:  Rootball divisions, leaf cuttings

Comments:  Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst'   or Alum Root or Alumroot or Coral Bell or Amethyst Mist is a very showy perennial with a mounding growth habit.  From late Spring to early Summer, small creamy flowers on 26" scapes.  A handful of these cut flowers make a lovely bouquet.  Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst' has very glowy foliage which makes it a desirable foliage plant.  It is easily propagated from rootball divisions or leaf cuttings.  Seeds however will not come true to parent.  Coral Bell Amethyst Mist thrives best in well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny to part shade environment.   Alumroot grown in borders or beds add contrast to other perennials.  It can also be container cultivated.  Mass plant Alum Root Amethyst Myst for a splendid groundcover under taller shrubs.  It holds its color really well.  Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst' makes incredibly nice companion plants or use them as edging plants for a striking walkway.  This stunning beauty outshines Purple Palace and captures everyone's attention.

USDA Zones:  4-9

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Image of Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst'   or Alum Root or Alumroot or Coral Bell or Amethyst Mist