Identifying “Amethyst Rain” – A Mystery Perennial

When Plant Tags Don’t Match Reality

“Amethyst Rain” doesn’t appear in standard horticultural databases. It may be a marketing name for a heuchera, salvia, or other perennial.

How to ID It

• Check the original tag for botanical name, patent number, or breeder code.
• Note your USDA zone.
• Photograph leaves, flowers, seed heads, and habit.
• Post on garden forums (e.g., GardenWeb, Reddit’s r/whatsthisplant) with details.

Likely Candidates

Heuchera ‘Amethyst Mist’ (purple leaves, not green), Salvia ‘Amethyst’, or a Penstemon cultivar. Without a botanical name, it’s guesswork.

Lesson

Always save the original label and research before buying. Reputable nurseries provide full botanical names.