Plant family: Saxifragaceae

Genus: Heuchera

Species: micrantha

Cultivar: Purple Palace

 200 mg packet

Plant type: Perennial

Colors: Purple

Bloom time: Early spring - mid fall

Height: 12" - 18"

Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, consistently moist soil with a ph of 6.1 - 8.5.

Care: Plant established plants 15" - 18" apart. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Apply 3" of vegetative mulch around plants in summer to help retain soil moisture. Dead head to keep plants neat and prevent self seeding. Cut back after frost.

Propagation: Sow indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to last frost or direct sow into garden after last frost.Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and leave exposed to light. Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy.  Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.