University of Maryland Extension Recommended Native Plant
'Dale's Strain' is a cultivar of coral bells/alumroot originally selected for its exceptional silvery-blue foliage highlights. Mature size is 1–1.5’ tall. Recommended for part shade or full shade. Plant in moist soil. White flowers bloom May to June. Good for massing as a ground cover, perennial borders, open woodland gardens, edging.
Coral bells is native to eastern and central North America. The flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Photo by Kathy Thornton