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Description
Citronelle Coral Bells is a native evergreen herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit. The rounded-lobe cordate leaves that create a basal mound are bright citron yellow with silver undersides. Tiny creamy white bell-like flowers on spires in midsummer attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Potential issues include powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot, and frost heaving of roots if winter temperatures fluctuate widely. Will grow slowly in heavy shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lenten Rose, Hosta, Painted Fern
IMAGE: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Heucheras
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
