Obsidian Heuchera
Heuchera x 'Obsidian' PP #14,836
Pronunciation: HEW-ker-a
SKU #03754
| Description | Stunningly black, shiny, rounded leaves hold their color all season. The compact, mounding form offers great opportunities in small urban gardens. Plant en masse to intensify the dramatic color effect. Very striking when paired in pots with high contrast companions. Evergreen in mild winter areas; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Foliage reaches 8 to 10 in. tall, 16 in. wide; blooms reach 24 in. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Painted Fern (Athyrium) |
| Care | Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Prefers part shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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