Botanical Name: Heuchera sanguinea
Common Name: Coral Bells Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a low, open mounting clump, with geranium-like leaves arising from a subterranean basal stem Height 6" - 12" Spread 1' - 2' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors tolerates full sun near coast, prefers partial sun or shade at inland locations Soil prefers a moist acidic loam; tolerates drier soils if grown in shade Hardiness hardy (all zones): prefers mild habitats Morphology: Leaves palmate, arising in clump fashion, with oval-round blades having crenate margins; 2"-3" across; petiole slightly hairy, slender 6-15" long Flowers pink, slender, bell-shaped, on wiry tall racemes 12" - 24" long; February - May Fruit a capsule; tiny, roundish Propagation: seed, or division of clump Usage: an excellent facer or low border plant, valued for its flower display and round foliage; good in rock gardens, on shaded slopes, under trees; container plant; good for use with bulbs, ferns for forest-theme Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular; tolerates some drought if grown in shade Fertilizing balanced, in spring Pruning none; remove old flower stalks after blooming Pests/Diseases relatively free; snails/slugs in over-watered locations Special Conditions/Other allow soil to dry out somewhat in late summer Origin: mountainous Arizona and Mexico Family: Saxifragaceae Notes: |
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