heuchera 'obsidian' (coral bells)
$23.95
- glossy near-black foliage with deep-purple undersides
- flat, smooth, rounded leaves form a tight compact mound
- insignificant white flowers
- excellent choice for a full-sun garden
- bloom time: may to june
- zone 3
- height 25-30cm
- spread 40-45cm
- colour white
- grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial sun
- newer cultivars are bred to tolerate more extreme growing conditions such as drought, heat, humidity, and exposure levels
- heuchera are very versatile and create an excellent, colour, contrast option, in mass or as an individual, accent perennial
- remove spent flowers from taller cultivars to keep a uniform appearance
- when planting, it is important to note that the crown should remain slightly above the soil level to prevent stem rot
- root weevils are a common problem for coral bells
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- attracts hummingbirds
- low maintenance
- salt tolerant
- evergreen
- rock garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)