Coral Bells 'Lime Marmalade'
Family: Saxifragaceae
(Saxifrage Family)
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Height: 10 to 16 inches
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Spread: 16-18 inches
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Bloom Time: June
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Bloom: white sprays
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Light: part shade to
full shade
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Soil: best in rich,
moist well-drained soil
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Moisture: keep moist,
consistent
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Use: edging plant,
understory plant, or add interest to woodland garden; also does well in
containers
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Care: winter compost
mulch applied after ground freezes helps prevent root heaving, divide clumps in
spring every 3-4 years
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems; frost heaving of roots may occur when winter
temperatures fluctuate widely
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Native to: genus native to
North America
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Notes: large mound of
deeply-lobed and heavily ruffled lime to chartreuse leaves that retain color
all season
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location Code: Shade Garden F224
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