Botanical Name: Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’

Common Name: Coral Bells

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Most Climates (USDA Zones 4–9)

Size: 8–12" Tall × 14–18" Spread

Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Best Color with Some Sun)

Soil: Well-Drained, Organic-Rich Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Consistent Moisture Preferred

Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

Fertilizer: Light Feeding in Spring

Features: Deep Glossy Purple Foliage, Excellent Color Retention, Evergreen in Mild Climates

Uses: Borders, Containers, Shade Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Year-Round Foliage Interest

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Heuchera Growth & Care Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’

Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’ is one of the richest purple-leaf coral bells available, prized for foliage that stays dark, glossy, and vibrant throughout the growing season. Unlike many purple heucheras that fade or bronze in summer heat, this variety holds its deep color from spring through fall.

The leaves have a slightly ruffled texture and a polished finish, giving the plant a refined look even when not in bloom. Slender flower spikes appear in late spring, adding subtle contrast without distracting from the foliage.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Forever Purple’ has been exceptionally consistent across a range of light conditions. With morning sun or filtered light, the foliage color is at its best, remaining saturated and clean even during warm summer weather.

We especially appreciate its versatility. It works beautifully as a container accent, a front-of-border perennial, or a year-round foliage anchor in shade gardens. It pairs exceptionally well with chartreuse, silver, and green foliage plants.

Forever Purple vs. Other Heuchera Varieties

‘Forever Purple’ stands apart for its true, saturated violet foliage, offering color that is bold without reading black. Compared to Obsidian and Black Forest Cake, it feels brighter and more ornamental. It contrasts beautifully with lime and silver varieties like Lime Marmalade and Northern Exposure™ Silver, while still pairing naturally with reds such as Forever Red. Its narrow, ruffled leaves also add a different texture compared to broader-leaved Heuchera.

As part of the Forever Series, Forever Purple is bred for long-lasting color and uniform growth, making it a reliable choice for designers. It holds its purple tones well through heat and seasonal changes, outperforming many non-series purple varieties. Forever Purple works exceptionally well in containers, borders, and mass plantings where consistent color matters.