Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
Water Requirements: Average
Does Not Like Wet Feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Plant Height: 2 - 3 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: White to light pink; cream
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: UC Davis Arboretum All Star

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Common names
  • Island Alum Root
  • Island alumroot
  • Jill of the rocks
  • Coral Bells

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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jun 25, 2014 10:24 PM concerning plant:
    Heuchera maxima is native to the California Channel Islands.

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