Foamflower

Tiarella Cordifolia

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Overview

The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial. Its heart-shaped leaves and frothy white flowers create a carpet of texture, with blooms reaching up to 12 inches high. Ideal for USDA zones 3-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Foamflower spreads steadily, making it a perfect ground cover that adds a delicate woodland aesthetic. It requires minimal maintenance and is relatively pest-free.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 4–9

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — foam-like flowers that rise above the foliage on slender

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Its heart-shaped leaves and frothy white flowers create a carpet of texture

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — with blooms reaching up to 12 inches high

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Ideal for USDA zones 3-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Foamflower spreads steadily, making it a perfect ground cover that adds a delicate woodland aesthetic

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Foamflower, or Tiarella cordifolia, is a charming perennial native to the woodlands of North America

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae

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Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — It requires minimal maintenance and is relatively pest-free

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Its heart-shaped leaves and frothy white flowers create a carpet of texture

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — with blooms reaching up to 12 inches high

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Ideal for USDA zones 3-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Foamflower spreads steadily, making it a perfect ground cover that adds a delicate woodland aesthetic

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Foamflower, or Tiarella cordifolia, is a charming perennial native to the woodlands of North America

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — This ground cover is renowned for its heart-shaped leaves

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — which unfurl in a lush carpet

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — often with striking variegated patterns that can range from green with deep purple veining to a more solid

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The foliage provides a robust backdrop

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — approximately 3 to 4 inches in height

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — reaching heights of 6 to 10 inches

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — These creamy white to pale pink blossoms cluster along the spikes and resemble a froth of soap suds

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — hearty leaves below and providing a soft textural contrast within the landscape design

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — and can spread freely to form colonies up to 12 inches wide

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — foam-like flowers that rise above the foliage on slender

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — the Foamflower is an ideal choice for understory plantings or as an accent in woodland gardens

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — well-drained soil with high organic content

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — and it performs admirably in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — When informing clients about this plant

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — with some varieties displaying a bronze hue in fall

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — This low-maintenance gem also offers essential seasonal interest

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — <br><br>Flourishing in partial to full shade

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