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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches (foliage); 18 to 24 inches (with flowers)
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: White to pale pink
Foliage color: Fiery red with hints of orange and yellow
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low-maintenance; remove spent flowers and dead foliage to encourage fresh growth
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, bees

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Fire Alarm'

Fire Alarm Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Fire Alarm' is a bold perennial known for its vibrant, fiery red foliage that transitions to shades of orange and gold as the season progresses. The leaves are deeply veined and have a smooth, glossy texture that adds visual interest and contrast to garden landscapes. This variety offers a vivid pop of color in both sunny and partially shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as ground cover.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Borders
Containers
Under Trees

Companion plants

Daphne · Japanese pieris · Cyclamen · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Use bold drifts of this vivid foliage to create focal points that draw the eye through shaded borders and woodland gardens. Balance the rich leaf color with lighter companions, graceful forms, and evergreen structure to maintain depth and visual interest across every season.

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