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Heuchera 'Black Taffeta'

How to grow Coral Bells 'Black Taffeta'.

Almost black. Very much the point.

Light
Part sun, shade
Water
Moderate
Zones
4–9
Size
10–12 in. tall, 12–15 in. wide
Spacing
12–15 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Coral bells with ruffled glossy near-black maroon leaves and sprays of tiny white flowers

Light

Part shade, or morning sun and afternoon shade.

Water

Keep evenly moist the first season. Established plants handle short dry spells.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall with the crown at soil level, not buried.

Feeding

A little compost in spring.

Pruning

Cut flower stems after bloom. Trim tattered leaves in early spring.

Through the year

New leaves in spring. Flowers in summer. Holds color to hard frost.

If something's off

Frost heave pushes crowns up; press them back or replant deeper. Divide woody crowns every 3–4 years.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Near-black foliage that makes everything planted next to it look brighter.

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