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
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Semi-evergreen
Other: Frilly leaves.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2014 Great Plants Picks Award Winner

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

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Location: Part Shade Pittsford NY
Date: 2011-10-08
Very sturdy in a container with lilies. The deer ate the tops off
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: April
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2015-11-12
Zone 9b.

Date: 2006-03-10
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries,Inc wwwterranovanurseries.com
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-04-01
Location: Kalama, Wa
Date: 2011-10-08
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Location: Home
Date: 2016-09-17
Location: Home
Date: 2016-09-17
Location: KALAMA WA
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: May 1, 2011 5:08 PM
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-04-01
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-04-01
Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2014-08-13
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Location: Wilmington, DE
Date: 2012-07-31
Summer foliage color.
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2013-05-20
Shown with Clematis 'Omoshiro'
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