Heuchera sanguinea
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Tried and True Recommended by 2 Professionals
Common Name: coral bells
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Saxifragaceae
Zone: 3 to 9
Native Range: Western United States
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 feet
Bloom Time: May to June
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Description: Red
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Wildlife: Attracts Hummingbirds
Uses: Groundcover

Culture

Coral bells prefer full sun and well-drained soils rich in organic matter but in hotter climates like partial shade.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Long period of bloom, especially if spent blooms are cut. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Attractive flowers.

Problems

Relatively problem-free. Winter drainage very important. Prone to frost heave -- loose evergreen bough cover may help.

Garden Uses

Edging plant, perennial bed.

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