Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
Comments: Rare plant from California
Water Requirements: Average
Does Not Like Wet Feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 2-6 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fruit: Other: Small ovoid capsule containing dark brown seeds.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • San Gabriel Alumroot
  • Coral Bells

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Location: my garden, Utah
Date: 2018-05-27
Location: my garden, Utah
Date: 2015-05-20

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