White Flower Farm
Heuchera 'Forever Purple'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round foliage color.
Heuchera 'Forever Purple', also known as Coral Bells, offers striking, glossy purple foliage with dark veining that provides year-round color. This perennial plant produces lovely rosy-purple flowers on short spikes during the summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Its tidy, mounding habit makes it ideal for edging garden beds, rock gardens, or adding vibrant color to containers. A top performer, it's known for its longevity and ornamental appeal, resisting common pests and deer.
$21.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
834
/ 3029
#834 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-21%
Below average
Ships as
1
/ PINT
Who it's for
- Homeowners looking for reliable greenery in low-light garden areas
- Gardeners seeking consistent, vibrant color throughout the growing season
- Landscapers needing dense, textured plants for shaded borders
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy, poorly draining or waterlogged soil
- Plant owners unwilling to monitor for common garden pests
- People with garden beds exposed to intense afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Glossy purple leaves maintain intense, saturated color throughout the entire year.
Wildlife Attraction
Summer blooms effectively draw hummingbirds and butterflies into the garden space.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and resists common garden pests without extra effort.
Versatility
Compact mounding habit works perfectly in containers, borders, or rock gardens.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives across a broad range of hardiness zones from four through nine.
Maintenance Ease
Tidy growth habit requires minimal pruning to keep a polished appearance.
Key Specs
Ships as
1 PINT
Mature Height
8-12 inches
Spacing
16-20 inches
Patent
PP 26,358
Soil pH
7.0-8.0
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-9
Features
- Glossy, ruffled purple foliage for year-round color.
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Mounding habit suits borders and containers.
- Excellent performer in trials.
- Foliage color persists through all seasons.
- Resistant to deer.
- Summer blooming with rosy-purple flowers.
What customers say
Customers are consistently impressed with the exceptional quality of these Heuchera plants. Upon arrival, they are noted for their robust health and impressive size, often surpassing expectations for mail order perennials. The 'Forever Purple' variety, in particular, is a highlight, offering a reliably intense and vibrant deep hue that lasts throughout the entire season. This strong performance and consistent color fidelity make it a valuable choice for gardeners desiring dependable and dramatic foliage that truly stands out.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is prized for its consistent, glossy purple foliage that maintains its deep color throughout all four seasons, even in winter in many climates.
Heuchera 'Forever Purple' is versatile and performs well in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade. If you live in a region with extremely hot summers, providing some afternoon shade will help keep the foliage looking its best.
This perennial is hardy in zones 4 through 9. It is quite resilient, though in the coldest parts of its range, you may want to ensure the soil has good drainage to prevent root rot during the freeze-thaw cycle.
While no plant is 100% deer-proof, 'Forever Purple' is widely considered deer-resistant. Its ruffled, textured leaves are generally not a preferred food source for deer compared to other garden plants.
For a tidy, mounded look, space your plants 16 to 20 inches apart. This allows enough room for the foliage to spread and air to circulate, which keeps the plant healthy.
The rosy-purple flower spikes appear in summer and are excellent for attracting pollinators. Once the blooms fade, you can simply snip the spent spikes off at the base to keep the plant looking neat and encourage the focus to remain on the foliage.
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