Common name
Coral Bells
Botanical name
Heuchera
Variety
Melting Fire
Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
15-18" (38-46 cm)
Habit
Mounded
Feed
Once a month
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
Hummingbirds are drawn to the dainty flowers offset by bold, richly-colored foliage. Gorgeous next to lady's mantle, delicate woodland ferns, or wide silvery-blue hosta leaves. The strong, straight stems are ideal in cut flower arrangements. Prefers average, moist well-drained soil.