Heuchera 'Black Taffeta'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking dramatic, year-round container color.
This perennial brings a moody, high-fashion aesthetic to the garden with its glossy, ruffled foliage that stays vibrant year-round. While it lacks the showy blooms of traditional perennials, its unmatched heat tolerance and architectural structure make it the ultimate low-maintenance choice for containers or borders.
$18.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, dramatic foliage for shaded areas
- Landscapers needing heat-tolerant plants that maintain color all season
- Designers looking for a dark anchor to highlight bright plants
Who should skip it
- Owners of extremely dark, light-starved garden corners
- Gardeners in regions with heavy, poorly draining winter soil
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts who prefer plants that never need dividing
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
Deeply ruffled, glossy black leaves provide high-contrast drama in any garden.
Climate Resilience
Exceptional tolerance for heat and humidity makes this a reliable southern performer.
Pollinator Attraction
Delicate pink spikes effectively draw hummingbirds and butterflies to the landscape.
Versatility of Use
Compact habit works perfectly in containers or as a dense groundcover.
Year-Round Interest
Evergreen nature ensures the garden maintains structure through the winter months.
Maintenance Ease
Drought-tolerant foliage requires minimal intervention once established in well-drained soil.
Key Specs
SKU
35307
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Width
15 inches
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirements
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Loamy, Well-drained
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
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