coral bells (Heuchera 'Velvet Night')
HEW-ker-ah
Genus:
Heuchera
This heuchera cultivar has very dark (almost black) plum or purplish leaves and greenish white, bell-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer.
Care:
Provide full sun to part shade and moist, but well-drained soil. Needs consistent moisture if in full sun.
Propagation:
Divide clumps in spring.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
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
Moderate
Characteristics
Showy Flowers,
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Early Summer,
Late Spring,
Spring,
Summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Container,
Cut Flower,
Shade
Style
Rock Garden,
Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest
Summer Interest
Type
Perennials