Coral Bells - Velvet Night

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Coral Bells - Velvet Night

The Heuchera 'Velvet Night', Heuchera x 'Velvet Night', also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells is the darkest of the dark Coral Bells. This plant virtually glows in the garden or in pots. When underplanted with Lysimachia 'Goldilocks', or contrasted with golden foliaged hostas, this superb perennial really jumps. The slate black leaves display complex overlays of metallic purple. Show stopping when teamed up with any other foliage in light colors. Look closely and you will see that they are also covered with very fine hairs that give them their velvety appearance. Late spring to early summer bloom. ... find out more

 

Grass - Dwarf Fountain The leaves are narrow and arch, add to this seed-heads that resemble bottle brushes which are a rose copper bristly head. It truly gives a fountain like appearance. Ornamental Grasses are gaining in popularity all over the U. S. There is nothing that adds such interesting forms, textures and movement to a garden, than with this diverse plant group. They can be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on steep banks. They aren't fussy about soil requirements, are drought tolerant as well as insect and disease resistant.

Coral Bells - Velvet Night