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Plum Pudding Coral Bells

Scientific name: Heuchera americana 'Plum Pudding'
Taxonomy
Family:Saxifragaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 9
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Terra Nova Nurseries introduced Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ in 1996. It has since become one of the most widely grown Heuchera cultivars.

  Morphology:
Coral Bells are small herbaceous perennials which grow to a height of 8” and a width of 16”. This particular cultivar features shiny, dark purple-red ruffled leaves with faint silvery marbling between the veins.

Small white, nodding, bell-shaped flowers appear in the early summer. The flowers are head on stalks above the foliage. Some gardeners remove the flowers as they enjoy the foliage more.

  Adaptation:
Coral bells prefer part to half shade but in colder climates would like full sun with humus rich, evenly moist and well-drained soil. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important. Heuchera plants are attractive to hummingbirds and are also deer resistant.

  Pests:
No serious insect or disease problems.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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