Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
USDA Zone Range: 4
5
6
7
8
Water Requirements: Average
Does Not Like Wet Feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 10 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
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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Photo by NJBob
Location: Part Shade Pittsford NYZ6a
Date: 2010-08-14

Photo courtesy The Primrose Path  www.theprimrosepath.com

Date: 2012-05-11

Date: 2012-05-11
Location: Wilmington, DE
Date: 2012-07-31
Summer Foliage.

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2013-03-04
Location: Part Shade Zone 6
Date: 2010-06-06
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Comments:
  • Posted by Tepelus (Nashville, Michigan - Zone 6a) on Apr 19, 2013 4:23 PM concerning plant:
    Doesn't mind the sun as long as it receives adequate moisture. Blooms all summer and is attractive to hummingbirds. Turns greenish during the heat of the summer.
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