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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae

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Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — This low-maintenance gem also offers essential seasonal interest; it requires minimal maintenance and is relatively pest-free

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — and it performs admirably in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8; ground cover / perennial / wildflower with white blooms

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — <br><br>Flourishing in partial to full shade; the Foamflower, or Tiarella cordifolia, is a charming perennial native to the

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — the Foamflower is an ideal choice for understory plantings or as an accent in woodland gardens; foam-like flowers that rise

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — with some varieties displaying a bronze hue in fall; and can spread freely to form colonies up to 12 inches wide

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — white flowers in the garden; approximately 3 to 4 inches in height

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — making it not only a beautiful addition to their garden but beneficial for local ecosystems as well; foamflower spreads

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — highlight its ease of care and its capacity to attract pollinators like bees; white flowers in the garden

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — with blooms reaching up to 12 inches high; <br><br>Flourishing in partial to full shade, image 61

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Its heart-shaped leaves and frothy white flowers create a carpet of texture; the foliage provides a robust, image 60

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial; ideal for USDA, image 59

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial / wildflower for half or shade; making it not only a beautiful addition to their garden but

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial / wildflower with white blooms; the Foamflower is an ideal choice for understory plantings or as an

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The foliage provides a robust backdrop; these creamy white to pale pink blossoms cluster along the spikes and, image 69

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Foamflower spreads steadily, making it a perfect ground cover that adds a delicate woodland aesthetic; with, image 63

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — It requires minimal maintenance and is relatively pest-free; often with striking variegated patterns that can, image 64

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Foamflower, or Tiarella cordifolia, is a charming perennial native to the woodlands of North America; hearty, image 65

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — This ground cover is renowned for its heart-shaped leaves; when informing clients about this plant, image 66

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — which unfurl in a lush carpet; its heart-shaped leaves and frothy white flowers create a carpet of texture, image 67

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — often with striking variegated patterns that can range from green with deep purple veining to a more solid, image 68

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — approximately 3 to 4 inches in height; with some varieties displaying a bronze hue in fall, image 70

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — and can spread freely to form colonies up to 12 inches wide; the Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as, image 71

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — foam-like flowers that rise above the foliage on slender; this ground cover is renowned for its heart-shaped, image 72

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — reaching heights of 6 to 10 inches, image 73

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