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Heuchera villosa 'Obsidian' - Coral Bells
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Heuchera villosa 'Obsidian'

Coral Bells

A wonderful variety of Heuchera, 'Obsidian' has wonderful deep purplish-black foliage with a polished glassy luster. The dark color of Obsidian is very unique and is closer to true black than any other Heuchera, also known as coral bells. Undersides of the leaves are shiny and deep purple, while sprays of creamy flowers appear in June. A very striking plant, 'Obsidian' contrasts dramatically with brighter colors in the garden or in containers.

Additional:

Heuchera can be grown under Black Walnut trees.

Coral Bells Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Happiest in moist well-drained soil in bright shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun.

Height:

10-20 Inches

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Spread:

16-24 Inches

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Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes for Heuchera villosa 'Obsidian'

Exposure
• Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Average
• Moist
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Growth Habit
• Clump Type
Height
• 8-12 Inches
• 12-16 Inches
Attributes
• Mass Planting
• Edging
• Salt Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Specimen
• Focal Point
• Border or Bed
• Great Foliage
• Container
Foliage Color
• Purple
• Almost Black
Great Companion Plants for Heuchera villosa 'Obsidian'
Grass, Blue Fescue Grass, Blue Fescue (Grass, Festuca glauca cinerea 'Elijah Blue')
Columbine Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow')
False Spirea False Spirea (Astilbe x arendsii (Brautschleier) 'Bridal Veil')
Fern, Japanese Painted Fern, Japanese Painted (Fern, athyrium niponicum 'Pictum')
Coral Bells Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa 'Silver Scrolls')
Plantain Lily Plantain Lily (Hosta seiboldiana 'Bressingham Blue')
Plantain Lily Plantain Lily (Hosta ventricosa 'True Blue')
Similar Plants to Heuchera villosa 'Obsidian'
Coral Bells Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa 'Raspberry Ice')
Coral Bells Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa 'Plum Pudding')