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Features
A stunning black foliage plant for both shade and sun! Forms an incredibly dense habit of shiny, jet black leaves with scalloped, ruffled edges and rosy purple undersides. Topped with white flowers with pink calyxes.
- Foliage Interest
- Winter Interest
- Salt Tolerant
- Native to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height Category: Short
- Garden Height: 8 - 10 Inches
- Scape Height: 18 - 20 Inches
- Spacing: 18 - 20 Inches
- Spread: 18 - 20 Inches
- Flower Colors: Pink, White
- Flower Shade: White with pink calyxes
- Foliage Colors: Black
- Foliage Shade: Jet Black
- Habit: Mounded
- Container Role: Filler
PLANT NEEDS
- Light Requirement: Sun or Shade
- Maintenance Category: Easy
- Bloom Time: Grown for Foliage, Late Spring
- Hardiness Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
- Water Category: Average, Needs Good Drainage
- Needs Good Drainage
- Soil Fertility Requirement: Average Soil, Fertile Soil
- Soil PH Category: Neutral Soil
- Uses: Border Plant, Container, Edging Plant, Landscape
- Maintenance Notes: Thrives in part shade but will grow in sun or shade. Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Trim back tattered foliage in early spring. Salt tolerant.
Photos courtesy of Proven Winners
A stunning black foliage plant for both shade and sun! Forms an incredibly dense habit of shiny, jet black leaves with scalloped, ruffled edges and rosy purple undersides. Topped with white flowers with pink calyxes.
- Foliage Interest
- Winter Interest
- Salt Tolerant
- Native to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height Category: Short
- Garden Height: 8 - 10 Inches
- Scape Height: 18 - 20 Inches
- Spacing: 18 - 20 Inches
- Spread: 18 - 20 Inches
- Flower Colors: Pink, White
- Flower Shade: White with pink calyxes
- Foliage Colors: Black
- Foliage Shade: Jet Black
- Habit: Mounded
- Container Role: Filler
PLANT NEEDS
- Light Requirement: Sun or Shade
- Maintenance Category: Easy
- Bloom Time: Grown for Foliage, Late Spring
- Hardiness Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
- Water Category: Average, Needs Good Drainage
- Needs Good Drainage
- Soil Fertility Requirement: Average Soil, Fertile Soil
- Soil PH Category: Neutral Soil
- Uses: Border Plant, Container, Edging Plant, Landscape
- Maintenance Notes: Thrives in part shade but will grow in sun or shade. Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Trim back tattered foliage in early spring. Salt tolerant.
Photos courtesy of Proven Winners