Heuchera 'Leuchtkafer' [sold as Firefly Coral Bells]
Firefly Coral Bells

Family:

Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) 29

Genus:

Heuchera (Alumroot Alum Root Coral Bells Coralbells) 10

Plant Type:

Herbaceous 480

Growth Forms:

Clump-forming 58

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 546

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Semi-evergreen 35

Flower Notes:

Red, coral-red, pink (Tall, airy sprays of small bell-shaped flowers bloom above the foliage; flower color is brightest in late spring to early summer and may fade slightly with age)

Foliage Notes:

Green, yellow-green (Small rounded leaves form a compact mound; foliage remains green to yellow-green throughout the growing season)

Stem Notes:

Green, reddish-green, red (Thin flowering stems emerge green and may develop reddish tones that complement the coral flowers)

Fruit Notes:

Green, brown (Small dry capsules mature from green to brown; not ornamentally significant)

Ultimate Height:

1-3 feet

Ultimate Spread:

1-2 feet

Bloom Times:

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

Partial Shade to Full Shade

Soil Water Requirements:

Medium 238

Soil Notes:

Prefers fertile, humus-rich soils with good drainage; avoid wet winter soils.

Range:

Cultivar of Heuchera; parent species are native primarily to North America, especially rocky woodlands, cliffs, and shaded slopes.

Maintenance:

Low 330

Ecological Functions:

Purdue Plant Doctor

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