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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 4–9Type Ground cover, Perennial, Wildflower
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial; ideal for USDA, image 88

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Wildflower
Family
Saxifragaceae

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Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial / wildflower with white blooms
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — well-drained soil with high organic content; and it performs admirably in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8, image 107
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — This ground cover is renowned for its heart-shaped leaves
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — It requires minimal maintenance and is relatively pest-free; often with striking variegated patterns that can range from
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) — highlight its ease of care and its capacity to attract pollinators like bees
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — approximately 3 to 4 inches in height; with some varieties displaying a bronze hue in fall
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — approximately 3 to 4 inches in height; with some varieties displaying a bronze hue in fall, image 99
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) — well-drained soil with high organic content; and it performs admirably in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8, image 78
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — foam-like flowers that rise above the foliage on slender; this ground cover is renowned for its heart-shaped leaves
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — which unfurl in a lush carpet; its heart-shaped leaves and frothy white flowers create a carpet of texture
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — making it not only a beautiful addition to their garden but beneficial for local ecosystems as well; foamflower, image 113
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — When informing clients about this plant; well-drained soil with high organic content, image 82
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — well-drained soil with high organic content
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — These creamy white to pale pink blossoms cluster along the spikes and resemble a froth of soap suds; this, image 103
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; these creamy white to pale pink blossoms cluster along the spikes and, image 69
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — This low-maintenance gem also offers essential seasonal interest; it requires minimal maintenance and is, image 80
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) — approximately 3 to 4 inches in height; with some varieties displaying a bronze hue in fall, image 70
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Its heart-shaped leaves and frothy white flowers create a carpet of texture; the foliage provides a robust, image 89
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — with some varieties displaying a bronze hue in fall; and can spread freely to form colonies up to 12 inches wide
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