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UK Coral BellsAlso known as: Alum Root 2

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Coral Bells
Heuchera sanguinea
Family: Saxifragaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Coral Bells
Also Known As Alum Root
Scientific Name Heuchera sanguinea
MainColor Pink
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found May (May - Jul)
ImageUrl Heuchera-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 07 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Coral Bells are perennial plants with heart-shaped, lobed leaves and tall, slender flower spikes. The flowers are small, bell-shaped, and typically red, pink, or white. They are known for their attractive foliage, which can vary in colour from green to purple.

Distribution

Native to North America, particularly found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They thrive in woodland and rocky environments.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known for any edible parts and generally not consumed.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets and not known to cause any adverse effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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