Tiarella 'Appalachian Trail' (Foam Flower)
Foam Flower 'Appalachian Trail'
Vigorous, Tiarella 'Appalachian Trail' (Foam Flower) is a spreading herbaceous perennial forming a mat of heart-shaped, fresh green leaves adorned with deep burgundy variegation along the veins. In mid to late spring, short wands of white flowers are borne above the foliage. Unlike many Tiarella selections, this variety has a trailing habit, making it particularly useful as a groundcover for shady, moist areas. Good for hanging baskets too. Evergreen in mild winter climates.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 36 in. wide (90 cm).
- Performs best in cool, moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade or full shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.
- A pretty addition to beds and borders, woodland gardens, cottage gardens or rock gardens. Great as a groundcover, for edging or underplanting shrubs and roses.
- Generally pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for slugs and powdery mildews. Deer resistant.
- Propagate by division in spring.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Tiarella - Foam Flowers |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Winter |
| Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Tiarella - Foam Flowers |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Winter |
| Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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