Tiarella cordifolia (Foam Flower)

Foam Flower, Coolwort, False Mitrewort, White Coolwort

Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foam Flower, is a spreading perennial plant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves that form lush clumps. The leaves, measuring 3-4 inches wide, have 3 to 5 lobes and exhibit burgundy variegation along the veins, especially in spring and fall.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread1" - 6" (in)
Spacing 18-24"
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Tiarella cordifolia (Foam Flower) | Foam Flower, Coolwort, False Mitrewort, White Coolwort || Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foam Flower, is a spreading perennial plant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves that form lush clumps. The leaves, measuring 3-4 inches wide, have 3 to 5 lobes and exhibit burgundy variegation along the veins, especially in spring and fall.
Partial Sun, Shade, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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