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Foamflower

Tiarella cordifolia

Foamflower is a flower in the Saxifragaceae family. It grows best in part shade to shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 3-8.

Varieties

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  • Foamflower

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Native perennial (division) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Foamy white/pink spikes; woodland groundcover.

    Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is a native shade perennial forming low mats of lobed leaves topped by airy spikes of foamy white-to-pink flowers in spring.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Tiarella cordifolia|Hardiness zones: 3-8|Propagation: division|Light: Part shade to shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 6-12 inches

Family
Saxifragaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Rosette
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
3-8
Height
0.5–1 ft
Spread
1–2 ft
Sun
Part shade to shade
Water
Medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~-40°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Division
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

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