Sandia Coral Bells
Heuchera pulchella
Sandia Coral Bells (Heuchera pulchella) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers part to shade. CO + NM native dwarf coral bells; rosy-pink flower spikes; tolerates dry shade.
Colorado nativemedium water6–12 in tall and 8–12 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Heuchera pulchella
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 6–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- pink
- Bloom time
- mid spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- under conifer, north foundation
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sandia Coral Bells good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Sandia Coral Bells is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Sandia Coral Bells get?
- It matures to about 6–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide.
- How much water does Sandia Coral Bells need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Sandia Coral Bells native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
