Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
USDA Zone Range: 4
5
6
7
8
9
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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 8 inches
Plant Spread: 10 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Coral Bells
  • Alumroot
  • Coralbells
  • Alum Root

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Date: 2007-01-04
Photo courtsey Terra Nova Nurseries,Inc. www.terranovanurseries.c

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-05-10

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: My Garden
Date: 2015-07-12

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-05-10
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-05-10
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-05-10

Date: 2013-08-08
Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-01-22

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