Coral Bells 'Encore'
Family: Saxifragaceae
(Saxifrage Family)
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Height: 9-12 inches
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Spread: 9-12 inches
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Bloom Time: June to July
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Bloom: tiny white flowers
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: best in rich,
moist well-drained soil
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Moisture: medium;
consistent moisture if grown in full sun
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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: divide clumps
every 3-5 years; deadhead to extend flowering season
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Concerns: susceptible to
frost heave due to shallow root depth; mulching around the crown can prevent
this
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Native to: genus native to
North America
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Notes: early spring
leaves emerge deep rose-purple with darker veins and a light silver frosting;
leaf undersides are reddish purple; leaves turn lighter rose with a more
pronounced silvery sheen as they mature
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Supplier: Landscape
Designs Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E217
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