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Coral Bells

Coral Bells (Heuchera sanguinea)
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Heuchera sanguinea

Zone 6a garden plant. Hardy through a Chicago winter unless the note says to pot it.

Foliage mounds for shade or morning sun

EasyFlowersAlso Shade & Groundcovers
Light
Part shade–sun
Moisture
Medium
Mature size
1 ft
Spacing
12 in
Bloom or harvest
Flowers May–Jul; leaves all season
How it spreads
Perennial
What to buy
Plants.
When to plant
Plant May or September. Don't bury the crown.

In the design

Heave out of clay in winter if the crown is wet. A little grit helps. Prairie alumroot is the native cousin.

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Reference details
Conservatism value
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Wetland indicator
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