Heuchera americana 'Dale's Strain'

'Dale's Strain' Coral Bells

'Dale's Strain' has unique silver-blue marbled foliage that grows in handsome mounds. It is an excellent drought tolerant ground cover for shady areas. Long wands of white flowers attract native bees and hummingbirds when they bloom in spring.

Benefits:

Outstanding foliage display

Nectar source for hummingbirds

Provides cover for small wildlife

Will grow in dry shade under hardwood trees

Great deer resistant edging plant or ground cover

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows best in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils.

Grows well in full sun in the northern part of its range but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.

Remove stems of faded flower to encourage continued bloom.

In cold winter climates, winter mulch applied after the ground freezes helps prevent root heaving.

Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years to keep plants vigorous.

Height 12-24 Inches

Spread 15-18 Inches

Native Range Dry woods; Connecticut to Ontario south to Oklahoma and Georgia.

Native Trivia Brush piles provide cover for small birds and mammals. Brush piles should be loosely arranged so animals can move through them. Place large logs at the bottom and smaller limbs on the top.

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

"Woodland creatures, such as chimpmunks like me, need plants like Coral Bells to provide cover and protection."

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Low Perennials	Exposure • Shade • Filtered Shade • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Average • Dry	Attracts Wildlife • Hummingbirds • Songbirds • Mammals
Bloom Time • Late Spring / Early Summer	Habitat Collection • Dry Shade • Songbird	Foliage Color • Blue-green • Silver