perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 9b
Coral Bells is a compact perennial prized for its vibrant, colorful foliage in shades of red, burgundy, bronze, purple, and lime, with delicate spires of small bell-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. It serves as excellent ground cover and edging in shade to part-shade gardens.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b
pH Range
5.28
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.2 to 8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Mexico
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division
Notable Cultivars
Palace Purple features deep purple foliage and is one of the most popular selections, while Obsidian offers nearly black leaves. Modern hybrids expand the color palette to include bronze, caramel, and lime foliage varieties.
