Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly'
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Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly'

coral bells

  family saxifragaceae 
  genus heuchera 

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Identification
Genus  Heuchera Species  x brizoides Variety  Cultivar  Firefly Common names  coral bells Family  SAXIFRAGACEAE Specimen number  S10115 Data source  HumGrdn p53
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Clump forming Overall height  2' - 2' 6" Overall spread  6" - 2'
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water  Moist Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 03a-08b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly' is a good hummingbird feeder. Coral bells can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. Full sun is best for growing this plant. It does well in moist soils.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Propagation of Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly' can be achieved by division.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly' is a perennial. Flowers: Coral bells has flowers borne on short-branched panicles up to 30" in height. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until August. The blossoms are usually a vermillion color.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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