| Common Name | Alum root |
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| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heuchera |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| US Patent # | PP26162 |
| EU Grant # | EU39498 |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 15" / 21" |
| Finish Time | Fast (4-6 Weeks) |
| Bloom Time | May, June |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Leaf Color | Black, Purple, Red |
| Soil | Moderately well drained, organic soil types are best. |
| pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Low Water Usage, Winter Color |
| Nutritional Needs | 100 - 150 ppm |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| Water (Garden) | Average, better too dry than too wet when established. |
| How Different? | Compared to 'Chocolate Ruffles', it has larger, darker, shinier leaves. Compared to 'Midnight Ruffles' it is glossier, with a browner tone in the winter. |
| Landscape Value | Mixed beds, borders, edging, container. |
| Finish Time to 4" | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Comments | Good survival at USDA zone 5 Colorado State Trials after winters 2016, 2017. |
| Grower Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. |
Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’
Silky, black foliage chicly ruffled as if it were launched from a Parisian fashion house! Large, glossy leaves in perfect proportion to the plant. Great vigor and reliability are TERRA NOVA® trademark in the world of Heuchera. You've got to see this one in person to fully appreciate its charm and elegance.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 15″ / 21″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): May, June
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