Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.)

Sun Needs:

• Partial to full shade (can tolerate some sun, but prefers shade for vibrant foliage color)
• In hotter climates, some afternoon shade is best

Bloom Time:

• Late spring to early summer (usually May to June)

Size:

Height: 12 to 18 inches tall
Width: 12 to 24 inches spread

Attributes:

• Attractive foliage in a range of colors (purple, red, green, silver)
• Airy flower spikes that attract hummingbirds and pollinators
• Evergreen in milder climates, semi-evergreen in colder zones
• Tolerates dry, well-drained soils
• Ideal for shaded or woodland gardens
• Low maintenance
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Can be used as a ground cover or in containers

Companion:

• Astilbe
• Ferns
• Hostas
• Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
• Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum)
• Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
• Brunnera (False Forget-Me-Not)
• Coral Bells (Tiarella)