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Oakleaf Foamflower

Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf'

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Overview

The Oakleaf Foamflower, Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf', is a shade-loving perennial with distinctive oak-like foliage. It blooms in spring, emitting delicate, feathery white flowers atop 8-10 inch stems. This easy-care plant thrives in moist, humus-rich soil. It spans roughly 12 inches wide, forming a lush groundcover, perfect for woodland gardens. Zones 4-9, it offers remarkable fall leaf color, enhancing garden interest beyond flowering.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 4–9Type Ground cover, Perennial, Wildflower
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — It blooms in spring, emitting delicate, feathery white flowers atop 8-10 inch stems
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — is a shade-loving perennial with distinctive oak-like foliageOakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — Zones 4-9, it offers remarkable fall leaf color, enhancing garden interest beyond floweringOakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — This North American native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — heart-shaped leaves draw the mind to the appearance of oak leavesOakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — with deep green hues and sometimes a sprinkling of reddish or purple variegationOakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — preferring part shade to full shade conditions+5

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Wildflower
Family
Saxifragaceae

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Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — It blooms in spring, emitting delicate, feathery white flowers atop 8-10 inch stems
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — is a shade-loving perennial with distinctive oak-like foliage
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — Zones 4-9, it offers remarkable fall leaf color, enhancing garden interest beyond flowering
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — This North American native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — heart-shaped leaves draw the mind to the appearance of oak leaves
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — with deep green hues and sometimes a sprinkling of reddish or purple variegation
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — preferring part shade to full shade conditions
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — This easy-care plant thrives in moist, humus-rich soil
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — It spans roughly 12 inches wide, forming a lush groundcover, perfect for woodland gardens
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — thereby making it an excellent underplanting for larger shrubs and trees.<br><br>Its distinctively lobed
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — is a charming perennial groundcover that imbues woodland gardens with its delicate beauty and resilient
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — which intensifies in the cooler fall months
Photographs by 4 contributors

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