Perennial – ‘Black Pearl’ Heuchera

‘Black Pearl’ Heuchera 

Botanical name: heuchera hybrid ‘black pearl’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 10 inches in height with up to a 20 inch spread 

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Flower color: pink/white

Foliage color: black/purple

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: trim back in the early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate by division 

Landscape use: filler plant, borders, container plant 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, salt tolerant, winter interest 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a fertilizing compost once a year in the early spring  

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: hostas, ferns, hydrangeas 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no