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Tiarella cordifolia

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foamflower

characteristics

height
width
8"-1'
1'-1.5'
sun exposure
soil moisture
Part Shade 3-4, Shade 3
Average, Moist, Good Drainage
bloom season

March, April, May

description

Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is one of the most adorable woodland perennials around! Its neat green, clump-forming habit features semi-evergreen leaves that will gently spread by runners when happy, creating a soft, natural groundcover in shaded gardens.


Blooming from April through May, airy spikes of soft white to blush-pink, star-shaped flowers rise above heart-shaped leaves often marked with subtle purple veining. Foamflower thrives best in part shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil and does not tolerate drying out.


Tiarella cordifolia provides valuable early-season nectar for pollinators and makes the perfect plant for filling gaps along the front border of a bed, weaving gracefully around neighboring plants and boulders in a woodland setting! Its foliage also provides extended seasonal interest, turning a beautiful bronze shade in the fall.

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