Heuchera villosa 'Night Watch'
Giant Alumroot, Hairy Alum Root, Hairy Alumroot
Giant Alumroot, Hairy Alum Root, Hairy Alumroot
Type Perennial
Hardy range 6A to 9A
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Full shade to partial sun
Persistence Evergreen
Hardy range 6A to 9A
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Full shade to partial sun
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom Color Pink and white
Bloom Time Summer
The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.
Bloom Time Summer
The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.
Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Purple
This plant has attractive foliage.
This plant has attractive foliage.
Culture Notes
This plant prefers shaded, rocky areas and ledges of the appalachian mountains. It should be grown with some protection from the sun. It also prefers soil rich in organic matter. Generally speaking, H. villosa grows taller and blooms later than other Heucheras. Deadhead spent blossoms. 'Night Watch' has dark purple/brown foliage.
This plant prefers shaded, rocky areas and ledges of the appalachian mountains. It should be grown with some protection from the sun. It also prefers soil rich in organic matter. Generally speaking, H. villosa grows taller and blooms later than other Heucheras. Deadhead spent blossoms. 'Night Watch' has dark purple/brown foliage.