Coral Bells 'Black Taffeta'
Family: Saxifragaceae
(Saxifrage Family)
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Height: 12 inches
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Spread: 15 inches
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Bloom Time: May to June
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Bloom: white sprays
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: best in rich,
moist well-drained soil
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Moisture: keep moist,
consistent
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Use: edging plant,
understory plant, or add interest to woodland garden; also does well in
containers
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Care: winter compost
mulch applied after ground freezes helps prevent root heaving, divide clumps in
spring every 3-4 years
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Concerns: susceptible to
frost heave due to shallow root depth; mulching around the crown can prevent
this
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Native to: genus native to
North America
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Notes: large, glossy,
ruffled black leaves; salt tolerant; deer and rabbit resistant
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Heuchera Garden
E169
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