(Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave') HEW-ker-ah vil-LOW-sah Synonyms:  Heuchera villosa f. purpurea ‘Bronze Wave’ Genus:  Heuchera 'Bronze Wave', bred from the native Heuchera villosa ,  is, like its parent, renowned for its vigor and resistance to heat and humidity. Its llustrous, large, coppery purple leaves hold their color throughout the growing season and beyond. Three-foot-tall wands of tiny, bell-shaped, pinkish white blooms appear in late summer. -Chris Kelley, Regional Picks: Midwest, Fine Gardening issue #120 Noteworthy Characteristics:  Large, dark leaves from 6-8 inches across. A cultivar of a U.S. native. Care:  Plant in full sun to part shade and fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Propagation:  Divide plants in autumn. Problems:  Generally trouble-free, but watch for foliar nematodes, powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Late Summer, Summer Flower Color White Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials