Heuchera americana (American Coral Bells)

• 1gal pot
• Straight Species Native Perennial

Other Names:  Coralbells, Alumroot

Description:

Dainty spikes of tiny, greenish white flowers rise from a compact mound of foliage that emerges burgundy and matures to a rich green with darker veins; amazing contrast to other plants; great versatility; keep soil moist in heat of summer

Ornamental Features

Coral Bells is primarily valued in the garden for its distinctive form, with the flower stalks towering over the foliage. It features dainty spikes of light green bell-shaped flowers with white overtones rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning forest green in color with distinctive dark green veins and tinges of bluish-green. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous harvest gold in the fall.

Landscape Attributes

Coral Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Coral Bells is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Rock/Alpine Gardens
• Border Edging
• General Garden Use
• Groundcover
• Container Planting