Coral bells / alumroot
Heuchera sanguinea
Coral bells / alumroot (Heuchera sanguinea) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 8–18 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers part to shade. Foliage cultivars in every color from caramel to near-black. Slender flower spikes attract hummingbirds.
medium water8–18 in tall and 12–18 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Heuchera sanguinea
- Variety / cultivar
- 'Caramel', 'Forever Purple', 'Palace Purple'
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 8–18 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- low
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- pink, red, white
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- north foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Is Coral bells / alumroot good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Coral bells / alumroot is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Coral bells / alumroot get?
- It matures to about 8–18 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Coral bells / alumroot need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Coral bells / alumroot native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
