Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
Mature Plant Size: 12-18 inches
USDA Zone Range: 3
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: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 9-12 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Red
White
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Coral Bells
  • Coralbells
  • New Mexican coralbells
  • Arizona coralbells
  • Alum Root
  • Alumroot

Photo Gallery

Date: 2004
Photo by Kurt Stüber
Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C.
Date: 2014-06-07
6:34 pm. The many blossoms make for a great colour statement.
Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C.
Date: 2014-07-19
6:32 pm. A lovely shimmering supply of blossoms through the seaso
Location: Lake Stevens, WA
Date: 2016-10-13
Location: Lake Stevens, WA
Date: 2016-10-13
Look closely and see how they are textured.

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Laajasalo, Helsinki
Date: July 5, 2008
Photo by Anneli Salo
Location: CZ Sirem My garden
Date: 2015-05-15
Location: CZ Sirem My garden
Date: 2015-05-18
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great photo!! by Onewish1 Mar 19, 2013 1:59 PM 0

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