Description
Black Pearl Coral Bells is an evergreen herbaceous perennial
with a mounding habit grown for its dramatic basal foliage. The scalloped
lobed leaves with ruffled edges stay glossy jet black with silver overlay year round even in full sun and have rosy purple undersides. Airy clusters of tiny creamy
white bell-like flowers that bloom in
summer attracting butterflies
.Best bloom in partial sun
and moist well-drained soils. Black Pearl is heat and humidity tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5′ – 1.5′ |
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Spread: |
1′ – 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.Potential issues include powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot, and frost heaving of roots if winter temperatures fluctuate widely. Will grow slowly in heavy shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Lenten Rose, Hosta, Painted Fern
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Black Pearl Heuchera
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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