Coral Bells

Heuchera sanguinea Engelm.

Coral Bells, also known as Heuchera, are colorful plants with bell-shaped flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They are often found in gardens and woodland areas.

Hábitat: Woodland areas

Aspecto

The Coral Bells has a dense mound of lobed, often colorful leaves that can range from lime green to deep burgundy or silver. Delicate, bell-shaped flowers bloom on tall, slender stalks, swaying gracefully above the foliage in shades of pink, red, or white. Its frilly, vibrant leaves make it stand out from typical green garden plants.

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Coral Bells

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Coral Bells leaves come in so many colors, you can find almost every shade of the rainbow.

Hummingbirds love to visit Coral Bells, sipping nectar from their delicate, tube-shaped flowers.

Its tiny bell-shaped flowers inspired its name, looking like a chorus of little garden bells!

Some Coral Bells varieties have leaves that are so shiny, they look like they're covered in glitter!

Habilidades especiales

Coral Bells can keep its leaves vibrant through winter, thanks to tough roots that store energy to survive cold weather.

Coral Bells has broad leaves that help it capture sunlight efficiently, allowing it to thrive even in shady garden spots.

Coral Bells can avoid being eaten by hungry deer because its leaves have a slightly bitter taste that they dislike.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-60 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Late spring to mid-summer
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Sips nectar from flowers.

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects pollen and nectar.

eats

Black Vine Weevil

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

Larvae feed on roots.

Rasgos

Perenne

Las plantas perennes viven más de dos años, y normalmente vuelven a crecer y florecer cada año desde sus raíces.

Flor en forma de campana

Las flores en forma de campana poseen pétalos fusionados o dispuestos para formar una estructura acampanada o en forma de copa que se asemeja a una campana.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.