Northern Exposure™
Heuchera hybrid 'Northern Exposure Black'
Coral Bells
Photo Courtesy of Growing Colors
- Dense clumping habit
- Black, round leaves
- Great is sun or shade
- White flowers in early summer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Very easy to grow in partial shade and well-drained soil Tolerates more sun with sufficient moisture Foliage should not be cut in the fall Mulch after ground freezes to prevent root heaving
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 23 in
Spacing: 18-22 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-10
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Ground Cover
- Edging
- Disease Resistant
- Container
- No Deadheading
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Orange
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Heuchera
Common Name: Coral Bells
Prized for its foliage colors and textures. Heuchera adds color and interest to the shade garden. Foliage typically comes in hues of silver, burgundy, peach, pink, red, chartreuse, and purple with contrasting veining. Tiny, bell shaped flowers appear above the foliage in late spring-mid summer. Low growing, mounding habit. Perfect choise for borders, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings.