Obsidian Heuchera Plant
Elevate your garden with the striking 'Obsidian' Heuchera plant, featuring deep, almost black-purple foliage that adds dramatic contrast and dimension. This perennial beauty produces delicate, creamy-white flowers atop slender stems in late spring to early summer, creating an airy display. Forming a rounded mound of lobed leaves, it reaches 8-10 inches tall and 12-16 inches wide. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers rich, well-drained soil and is ideal for mass planting or container gardens, making it a standout in any landscape design.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2407
/ 2688
#2407 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Mature Height
810
/ - IN
Who it's for
- Striking, Near-Black Foliage
- Excellent Shade Performance
- Low Maintenance and Pest Resistant
Who should skip it
- Sensitivity to Direct Sun
- Vulnerability to Crown Rot
- Requires Periodic Replanting (Heaving)
Key Specs
Mature Height
8 - 10 IN
Mature Spread
12 - 16 IN
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9
Light Requirement
Part Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Season
Summer
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Loamy, Well-drained
Features
- Striking dark foliage for dramatic contrast
- Delicate white flowers add airy beauty
- Forms a neat, rounded mound
- Ideal for shady garden spots
- Enhances mass plantings and containers
- Perennial for long-lasting appeal
- Low maintenance groundcover option
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Obsidian Heuchera for its exceptional aesthetic appeal. The deep, near black foliage offers dramatic contrast and texture in shaded areas. Once established, reviewers note robust growth and stable, rich color that truly lives up to its name. This variety performs well in both containers and landscape beds, confirming its high impact. A consistent concern involves the small size of starter plants upon arrival, which can lead to vulnerability and inconsistent initial survival rates. Despite these logistical challenges regarding initial size, the superior visual payoff once the plant thrives ensures a strong overall rating for this highly desired perennial.
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