Foam Flower, Coolwort, False Mitrewort, White Coolwort
Tiarella cordifolia (Foam Flower) is a stoloniferous herbaceous perennial forming a lush clump of semi-glossy, heart-shaped leaves, 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), consisting of 3 to 5 lobes. Evergreen in mild winter climates, the foliage displays burgundy variegation along the veins, particularly in the spring and fall, and may turn completely reddish bronze during the winter. In late spring, charming pink-tinged flower buds gracefully change into starry, creamy white flowers on 3-4 in. long racemes (7-10 cm). Borne atop erect stems well above the foliage, their floral show lasts about 6 weeks. Foam Flower is stoloniferous and quickly forms large colonies. A great choice as a groundcover for shaded areas.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| 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, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Tiarella |
| Common names | Foam Flower |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early), Fall |
| Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, New Jersey, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| 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, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Tiarella |
| Common names | Foam Flower |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early), Fall |
| Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, New Jersey, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Tiarella cordifolia (Foam Flower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Tiarella cordifolia (Foam Flower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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