Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
Mature Plant Size: 30 inches x 24 inches
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)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Other: June, July
Inflorescence Height: 30 inches
Foliage Mound Height: 12 inches
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP8965; EU3954

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

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Location: Vermont
Date: 2020-06-07
Location: Scarborough, ON
Date: 2018-06-24
Extremely hardy

Date: 2007-10-11
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries,Inc. www.terranovanurseries.c
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-04-03
Location: Cedarhome, Washington
Date: 2016-06-23
Location: Cedarhome, Washington
Date: 2016-06-23

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: October 2011

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Photo by Hemlady

Date: 2004-05-28
Location: Vermont
Date: 2017-05-28
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