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Heuchera americana 'Chocolate Veil' - Coral Bells
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Heuchera americana 'Chocolate Veil'

Coral Bells

The large, cocoa-colored leaves of Heuchera ‘Chocolate Veil’ are overlaid with a delicate, silvery purple making this perennial a striking addition to the garden. Its grown for its low, wide mounds of rich foliage but in late spring to early summer, ‘Chocolate Veil’ produces a subtle display of small, creamy, bell-shaped flowers held on numerous, thin stems. Mulching is important to keep cool and moist. Very nice as an edging plant!

Additional:

Heuchera can be grown under Black Walnut trees.

Coral Bells Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. In the St. Louis area, best foliage color may occur in sunny spots with part afternoon shade. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important. Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years. Do not trim back leaves in fall, but tidy up in the spring if necessary.

Height:

24-28 Inches

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Spread:

12-18 Inches

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Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes for Heuchera americana 'Chocolate Veil'

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
Winter
Growth Habit
Clump Type
Height
24-36 Inches
Attributes
Salt Tolerant
Evergreen
Specimen
Focal Point
Great Foliage
Border or Bed
Mass Planting
Edging
Foliage Color
Silver
Purple
Great Companion Plants for Heuchera americana 'Chocolate Veil'
False Spirea False Spirea (Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst')
Coral Bells Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa 'Pistache')
Plantain Lily Plantain Lily (Hosta nakaiana 'Golden Tiara')
Plantain Lily Plantain Lily (Hosta fortunei 'Gold Standard')
Cranesbill Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei')
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Coral Bells Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa 'Plum Pudding')
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