Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
Mature Plant Size: 5 - 9 inches tall x 8 inches wide
Comments: Caramel colored foliage with flower spikes of mellow, creamy yellow. Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds. Drought tolerant. Winter color. Part of the Little Cutie series.
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
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Spread: 8 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Semi-evergreen
Other: Caramel
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Yellow
Other: Creamy yellow
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: May, June, July, August, September, October
Inflorescence Height: 9 inches
Foliage Mound Height: 5 inches
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24,564 (2014)

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Trade name information:
Series: Little Cutie
Cultivar name: 'Blondie'
Common names
  • Coral Bells

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