Heuchera Mocha
Coral Bells 'mocha'
Heuchera ‘Mocha’ is a richly colored foliage perennial valued for its deep mocha-brown to purple leaves that provide strong contrast in shaded plantings. It forms a compact, mounded clump of rounded foliage with subtle veining and soft texture, maintaining its dark tones throughout the growing season and often intensifying in cooler weather. In late spring to early summer, slender stems carry airy sprays of small creamy-white flowers above the foliage, adding a delicate accent while the bold leaves remain the primary ornamental feature.
Type: Perennial
Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 18–24 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding mounds)
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded
Light: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun)
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Wildlife: Attracts bees and hummingbirds; deer resistant
Features & Landscape Uses
Deep mocha-brown to purple foliage
Strong contrast plant for shade gardens
Compact mound adds texture
Ideal for borders, edging, and containers
Care
Plant in well-drained soil and avoid heavy winter moisture. Remove spent flower stems after blooming. Divide every few years in spring to maintain vigor. Provide light mulch in colder climates for winter protection.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 12-18''
- Width
- 18-24"
- Hardiness zones
- 4–8
- Sunlight
- Full Shade, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early Summer, Late Spring
- Flower color
- Pale Pink
- Leaf color
- Saddle Brown
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Soil
- Humus rich, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden
- Shape
- Compact, Mounded
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
