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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Photos (123)

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — often with striking variegated patterns that can range from green with deep purple veining to a more solid, image 97

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The foliage provides a robust backdrop; these creamy white to pale pink blossoms cluster along the spikes and, image 98

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 100

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — foam-like flowers that rise above the foliage on slender; this ground cover is renowned for its heart-shaped, image 101

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — the Foamflower is an ideal choice for understory plantings or as an accent in woodland gardens; foam-like, image 106

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) — and it performs admirably in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8; ground cover / perennial / wildflower with white, image 108

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — This low-maintenance gem also offers essential seasonal interest; it requires minimal maintenance and is, image 109

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) — hearty leaves below and providing a soft textural contrast within the landscape design; ground cover / perennial, image 104

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — reaching heights of 6 to 10 inches, image 102

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — <br><br>Flourishing in partial to full shade; the Foamflower, or Tiarella cordifolia, is a charming perennial, image 105

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — When informing clients about this plant; well-drained soil with high organic content, image 111

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) — white flowers in the garden; approximately 3 to 4 inches in height, image 114

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial / wildflower with white blooms; the Foamflower is an ideal choice for understory, image 115

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — with some varieties displaying a bronze hue in fall; and can spread freely to form colonies up to 12 inches wide, image 110

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — highlight its ease of care and its capacity to attract pollinators like bees; white flowers in the garden, image 112

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial; ideal for USDA, image 117

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial / wildflower for half or shade; making it not only a beautiful addition to their garden, image 116

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Its heart-shaped leaves and frothy white flowers create a carpet of texture; the foliage provides a robust, image 118

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — with blooms reaching up to 12 inches high; <br><br>Flourishing in partial to full shade, image 119

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — Ideal for USDA zones 3-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil; highlight its ease of care and its capacity to, image 120

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