Black Taffeta Coral Bells
Heuchera 'Black Taffeta'
Striking spikes of white bells contrast a compact mound of deep brown-black foliage with crimson red undersides; amazing contrast to other plants, great versatility; keep soil moist in the heat of summer
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Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Black Taffeta Coral Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Black Taffeta Coral Bells features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain brown in color with curious crimson undersides and tinges of black throughout the year.
Planting and Growing
Black Taffeta Coral Bells will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 21 inches tall with the flowers | with a spread of 15 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground | not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial | this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. However | you may want to keep it away from hot | dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight | such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions | and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to shade
Keep moisture level average to moist
12" (21" with flowers)Hx15"W
Flowers are white
Flowers from late spring to early summer
Attracts butterflies; hummingbirds
Known to be safe
Tolerates wet ground.