How much sun does Sandia coral bells need?

Sandia coral bells grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Sandia coral bells bloom?

Sandia coral bells blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Sandia coral bells native?

Sandia coral bells (Heuchera pulchella) is native to NM, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Sandia coral bells attract?

Sandia coral bells draws bees and hummingbirds.

Sandia coral bells

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Heuchera pulchella

Last reviewed: September 2026

Sandia coral bells (Heuchera pulchella) is a perennial forb native to NM. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees and hummingbirds.

Toxicity unknown

Sandia coral bells (Heuchera pulchella) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

low

Size

4"–10" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees, hummingbirds

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A compact rock-garden perennial forming a tight rosette of rounded, scalloped leaves with wiry stalks of small bell-shaped pink flowers in summer. It stays neat and cushion-like in rocky crevices at high elevation.

Growing Sandia coral bells

Grow Sandia coral bells in part shade and low water. Mature plants reach 4 to 10 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Summer flowers provide nectar for native bees and occasional hummingbirds in exposed rocky habitat.

Common questions

How much sun does Sandia coral bells need?: Sandia coral bells grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Sandia coral bells bloom?: Sandia coral bells blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Sandia coral bells native?: Sandia coral bells (Heuchera pulchella) is native to NM, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Sandia coral bells attract?: Sandia coral bells draws bees and hummingbirds.

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.

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