Coral Bells - Green (Heuchera)

Green-leaved coral bells are clump-forming perennials in the genus Heuchera, valued for rounded foliage and airy stems of small bell-shaped flowers. Species and garden hybrids vary widely in leaf color, size, and bloom timing, so choose plants by their individual label and allow room for their mature spread. ## Landscape Use Use green-foliaged forms along a path, near the front of a mixed border, or in a container where their leaf shape can soften neighboring plants. Flowers may be white, pink, or red depending on the plant; bloom stems generally rise above the foliage. This broad catalog group represents green foliage rather than a single cultivar. [Iowa State University Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/article/2021/06/heuchera-or-coral-bells) ## Growing Conditions Many Heuchera grow well in partial shade to full sun when the soil stays moist but drains well. Give newly planted crowns extra water while they establish. In hot regions, afternoon shade can reduce stress; avoid heavy soil that remains wet around the crown. Conditions and mature size differ across species and selections. [RHS Heuchera guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/heuchera) ## Maintenance In spring, remove weathered leaves and old flower stalks. Keep the crown at the soil surface, and lift and reset it if frost heaving exposes roots. Divide crowded clumps when needed, using the individual plant’s growth and local climate to guide timing.