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Heuchera sanguinea
Heuchera sanguinea Engelm.
Coralbells, New Mexican Coralbells, Arizona Coralbells
Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HESA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A 1-2 ft. scape arises from coralbells mound of heart-shaped leaves to bear loose clusters of small, pink to red, bell-shaped flowers. Bright, coral-red bells hanging in a narrow cluster from upper part of a nearly leafless stalk; leaves mostly basal.
The dainty bells and dark green leaves make this a highly popular ornamental. Several other western species have smaller, pink or purplish flowers in more open clusters.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PinkBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , PANative Distribution: S.e. AZ, s.w. NM & adjacent Mex.
Native Habitat: Moist, shady, foothill woodlands
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Shade
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Rocky soils; moist through the summer.
Conditions Comments: Three to four year old coralbells should be divided in the spring, discarding the old woody material, to encourage new growth and more abundant flowering.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Description: Easily propagated by seed, division, or leaf cuttings. Plant untreated seed only 1/8" deep at most. Plants flower the second year. To propagate vegetatively, divide roots in late fall or early spring. Leaves can be taken in late summer or fall and setSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Heuchera sanguinea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Heuchera sanguinea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Heuchera sanguinea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-06-19Research By: TWC Staff