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| Identification |
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Genus
Heuchera
Species
sanguinea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
coral bells
Family
SAXIFRAGACEAE
Specimen number
S11543
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p125;HumGrdn p75;HumGrdn p52;Xeri p289
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
6" - 2'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 22-23
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Harmony Farm Supply
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
6 pack
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Heuchera sanguinea attracts hummingbirds. Coral bells can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It usually does best in moist to wet soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Heuchera sanguinea can be achieved by division. Coral bells is considered to have originated from Southeastern Arizona & Mexico and Mexico and Arizona.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Heuchera sanguinea is a perennial. Coral bells is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has pretty evergreen leaves. Flowers: This species has tiny flowers on dangling on slender upright to nodding stems. Flowers are often found in such colors as red, pink, white or violet.
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