Common Name:
Coral bells
Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Saxifragaceae (The Saxifrage Family)
Geographic Origin:
Western United States
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
1-2 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Red
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

This popular species from Arizona is distinguished by tightly packed clumps of bright green leaves, often patterned with white, and a wealth of bright pink to red blossoms presented on 1-2 foot stems in spring. 'Firefly' has relatively short (1 foot) stems with rose-red blossoms. Sun to part shade, well drained soil, moderate to occasional watering.