Photo of Heuchera 'Dark Secret' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Heuchera 'Dark Secret'

Also Known As

  • Dark Secret Coral Bells

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Heuchera 'Dark Secret' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera 'Dark Secret'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze and purple
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fall color, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera 'Dark Secret'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

New! Beautiful ruffled bronzy purple leaves with a silvery cast. This 10"-14" tall plant with creamy flowers on 14" dark stems will have have a spread of 18". Great for container S-Sh/M PP#20683
Zn 4. Ruffled bronze leaves with a silver s.heen
A hybrid of three great varieties, 'Obsidian', 'Crimson Curls', and 'Frosted Violet'; 'Dark Secret' promises to be a great addition to the garden. Dark burgundy leaves are nicely ruffled and make a nice dense mound of foliage. Creamy-white flowers appear on 14" stems in early summer.
Ruffled purple-bronze foliage with a red glow on the reverse of the leaves. Zones 4-9. Cream flowers on purple scapes.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Heuchera 'Dark Secret' plant

How to Grow Heuchera 'Dark Secret'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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