Heuchera Black Taffeta (Coral Bells)

Vigorous and reliable, Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’ features large, glossy, heavily ruffled, silky black leaves. In late spring to early summer, panicles of small, bell-shaped, pink flowers bloom on slender white stems rising up to 21 in. (22 cm), well above the evergreen foliage. Perfect to create a striking statement in the rock garden, perennial border, along paths or in containers.

Vigorous and reliable, Heuchera 'Black Taffeta' features large, glossy, heavily ruffled, silky black leaves. In late spring to early summer, panicles of small, bell-shaped, pink flowers bloom on slender white stems rising up to 21 in. (22 cm), well above the evergreen foliage. Perfect to create a striking statement in the rock garden, perennial border, along paths or in containers.

  • This clump-forming perennial forms basal mounds, up to 12 in. tall (30 cm) with a spread of 15 in. (37 cm). This sturdy performer is not only easy to grow, but also requires little maintenance and is pest and disease free!
  • Performs best in part shade, in rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils. If grown in full sun, make sure the soil remains consistently moist or the foliage might decline. 
  • It is attractive to butterflies and often ignored by deer.
  • A spectacular addition to beds, borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens and is ideal as a groundcover, edger along paths or in containers. Fabulous when planted in groups!
  • Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years.
  • Remove stems of faded flowers to promote additional bloom. Apply winter mulch after the ground freezes to help prevent root heaving.

Requirements

Hardiness 4
– 9

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Heuchera – Coral Bells
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter
Height 10"
– 1'
(25cm
– 30cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 15″ (37cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Salt
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage