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Heartleaf bergenia and Coral bells: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Heartleaf bergenia Bergenia crassifolia	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Coral bells Heuchera sanguinea
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Native range
Eastern Asia, from Siberia and China to Korea	Southwestern United States and adjacent MexicoSee state guides
Sunlight
Sun to full shade	Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture
Mature height
1–1½ ft	12–19 in
Mature spread
9 in–2 ft	9–30 in
USDA hardiness zones
3–8	3–8
Season of interest
Spring flowers; evergreen foliage in mild climates	Late spring–early summer
Garden & wildlife value
Not listed in the source profile.	Tiny red bells provide nectar for bees and hummingbirds above native foliage.
Growing notes
Thick, glossy leaves spread slowly in clumps. Extended drought can dry the leaves, and cold can damage them.	Native to rocky uplands in Arizona and New Mexico; provide drainage, some shelter from heat, and water during dry spells.
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Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.