Coral Bells ‘Northern Exposure Lime’
Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
· Hardiness Zones: 4-9
· Height: 16 inches
· Spread: 22 inches
· Bloom Time: May to June
· Bloom: tiny rust-red bells on stems to 21 inches high
· Light: full sun to full shade
· Soil: best in rich, moist well-drained soil
· Moisture: average moisture; tolerates dry conditions once established
· Use: edging plant, understory plant, woodland and rock gardens; does well in containers; cut flower; winter color
· Care: protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch; winter compost mulch applied after ground freezes helps prevent root heaving; remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom; divide in early spring every 2-3 years; avoid burying crown when planting
· Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; frost heaving of roots may occur when winter temperatures fluctuate widely
· Native to: genus native to North America
· Notes: dense mound of rounded lime-green leaves stay lime all year; needs cold to bloom; attracts hummingbirds and pollinators; rust resistant, deer and rabbit resistant, salt tolerant, black walnut tolerant
· Supplier: The Flower Factory
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E197
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