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Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou'

Also Known As

  • Midnight Bayou Alum root
  • Midnight Bayou Coral Bells

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 11"-28"
  • W: 12"-21"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou' plant details

Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with purple foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 21 IN - wide, 11 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Maple-like leaves of purple with black veins provide an excellent foil for silver-leaved or pink-flowered plants. The leaf colour changes with the season from silvered purple to red purple.
Heat ; humidity resistant, the large maple-like leaves of this 1-2' beauty also stand out all season with their purple, black-veined coloring, especially in fall when they become a stunning silver purple. S-P/M PPAF
Large maple-like leaves of purple with black veins provide an excellent foil for silver leaved and light pink-flowered plants. Leaf color changes with the season from red purple to silvered purple. The H. villosa heritage adds to the appeal of this bayou-beauty.

Gardening facts about Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou' plant

How to Grow Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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