coral bells

noun

variants or coralbells
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a perennial alumroot (Heuchera sanguinea) widely cultivated for its feathery spikes of tiny usually reddish bell-shaped flowers

Examples of coral bells in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From marigolds to coral bells (aka heuchera), standby blooms like chrysanthemums and pansies, and so many more, what's not to love? Taylor Augustin, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023 For instance, the greenish-blue foliage of Blue Haze cools off the heat of Fire Alarm coral bells. Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023 Varieties to try: Purple Pearls, Pearl Glam SHOP NOW Coral Bells Grown primarily for its colorful foliage, heuchera, also called coral bells, is a cold-tolerant perennial that comes in every shade from deepest burgundy to lime green and everything in between. Taylor Augustin, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023 Some lovely choices include bear’s breeches, heartleaf brunnera and coral bells. Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 8 June 2023 The front area now also boasts fresh new coral bells, begonias, and other flora. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 1 June 2023 This hybrid of our native coral bells (Heuchera species) and foam flower (Tiarella species) is certainly not in bloom right now, but its foliage is a fabulous mass of red/orange/burgundy. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 21 Jan. 2023 Gerdes recommends other coral bells in the ‘Carnival’ series, too. Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coral bells was circa 1900

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“Coral bells.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20bells. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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