Heuchera Primo 'Black Pearl' is a dramatic and bold cultivar distinguished by its deep black glossy foliage with ruffled edges and bright purple undersides. Forms a dense mounding habit and adds standout contrast to shaded borders and mixed containers.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Full shade to part sun
Soil Preference: Prefers rich, well drained soil with consistent moisture
Watering Needs: Moderate; do not allow soil to dry completely
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Native to North America. Heuchera species are commonly found in woodland and rocky environments, valued for their ornamental foliage and pollinator support.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies including Painted Ladies and Red Admirals that forage for nectar in its delicate blooms.
Bees
- Visited by small native bees and honeybees which collect nectar from the tiny clustered flowers.
Beneficial Insects
- Encourages hoverflies and parasitic wasps that assist in managing garden pest populations.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to ensure room for foliage expansion and airflow.
Landscape Placement
- Perfect for edging shaded pathways, layering in woodland gardens, or featuring in dark toned container arrangements.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silvery foliage contrasts dramatically with the dark leaves of 'Black Pearl'.
- Hosta 'Patriot' (Variegated Hosta) - Bright variegated foliage offers high contrast and similar growing conditions.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' (Chinese Astilbe) - Adds plumed pink flowers and textural foliage in shade gardens.
- Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' (Foamflower) - Offers delicate spring blooms and lacy foliage to soften dark plantings.
- Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Variegated Sedge) - Provides grassy texture and white edged leaves to brighten shaded spaces.