Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Heuchera hybrids
Family Saxifragaceae
Coral bells treats leaves as its flowers — ruffled mounds in caramel, lime, burgundy, silver, and near-black that hold their color from spring to frost, no bloom required. When the airy flower wands do rise, hummingbirds work them like they were built to order, because they nearly were.
The tidy mounds stay under knee height, edging a shaded path or threading color between hostas without crowding anyone. Behind the modern hybrids stand tough native species, and the whole tribe is safe around kids and pets. Use it wherever shade needs something other than green.
Part Shade
Moderate water
Moderate growth
Attracts hummingbirds
Attracts bees
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Hardy inZones 4-9Coral Bells (Heuchera) · Common problems
Common coral bells (heuchera) problems
Coral Bells (Heuchera) · Growing & propagation
Growing coral bells (heuchera)
- Light
- Part Shade (colored types take more sun)
Afternoon shade in the South
- Water
- Moderate, even
Shallow roots
Soil- Rich, well-drained, humusy · pH 6.0 - 7.0
Fertilizer- Light spring feed
Pruning- Spring cleanup
Remove tired leaves; every 3 yrs the crown heaves up out of the soil — dig, cut off the woody base, replant deeper.
Spacing- 12-18 in
How to plant & propagate coral bells (heuchera)
- Propagate
- Division or seed
Coral Bells (Heuchera) · Calculators & field guides
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Coral Bells (Heuchera) · Yearly calendar
The coral bells (heuchera) year, month by month
Jan
No calendar activity is listed for this month.
BloomPruneBloomMay to August
PruneMarch to May
What each band means
- Bloom — flowers open — pollinators working, frost on blossoms is the danger.
- Prune — shape it now — cuts heal cleanly and structure is visible.
These are the species' typical months — expect them a few weeks earlier in warm zones and later in cold ones. Watch the plant, not just the calendar.
Coral Bells (Heuchera) · Ecology & uses
Ecology & uses
Heuchera hybrids
Coral Bells (Heuchera) in the garden system
- Herbaceous layer perennial
- Nectary/insectary
Attracts- Hummingbirds, Bees
- Moisture
- Facultative / average
Deer- Browsed
Protect young plants
What coral bells (heuchera) is grown for
✓ Not known to be toxic
Use- Foliage color
- Use
- Shade edging
- Use
- Hummingbirds
Edibility, identification, and traditional-use notes here are general reference — not medical or veterinary advice, and not a claim that any plant treats or prevents anything. Medicinal ratings record how strongly a plant features in herbal tradition, nothing more. Never eat or dose a plant you have not positively identified. More on how to use this library.
Coral Bells (Heuchera) · Varieties & cultivars
Choosing a coral bells (heuchera) variety
'Palace Purple', 'Caramel', 'Lime Rickey', 'Obsidian', 'Marmalade' — foliage in nearly every color
Sources & plant identity
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Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Heuchera hybrids
The plant, at a glance.
- Botanical name
- Heuchera hybrids
- Plant family
- Saxifragaceae
- Growth habit
- Perennial
- USDA plant symbol
- HEUCH
- Invasive risk
- Low
Hardiness, size and timing vary with your cultivar, soil and climate.
Rooted in research.
University extension research, brought together with hands-on growing experience at Story Thyme Farms.
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Questions
Coral Bells (Heuchera) questions, answered straight.
Is coral bells (heuchera) safe for kids and pets?
Coral Bells (Heuchera) is commonly eaten and isn't considered toxic, but "commonly eaten" isn't a guarantee for any particular person or animal — allergies, quantity, and which part you eat all matter. Never eat a plant you haven't positively identified, and check with a vet before letting pets or livestock graze anything new.
How do you propagate coral bells (heuchera)?
Division or seed.
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