Coralbells
Heuchera sanguinea
Last reviewed: September 2026
Coralbells (Heuchera sanguinea) is a perennial forb native to AZ, NM. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw hummingbirds and bees.
Coralbells (Heuchera sanguinea) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, NM
Pollinators
hummingbirds, bees
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Compact mounding perennial with rounded, scalloped evergreen leaves and thin wiry stems topped with small bell-shaped red flowers. Native to rocky canyon slopes and cliff crevices.
Growing Coralbells
Grow Coralbells in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.
Wildlife value
Nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds and native bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Coralbells need?
- Coralbells grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Coralbells bloom?
- Coralbells blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Coralbells native?
- Coralbells (Heuchera sanguinea) is native to AZ, NM, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Coralbells toxic to dogs?
- Coralbells is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Coralbells toxic to cats?
- Coralbells is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Coralbells attract?
- Coralbells draws hummingbirds and bees.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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