Clump-forming perennial with semi-glossy, heart-shaped, lobed leaves, generally green, sometimes with red veining. Spikes of tiny white or pink flowers bloom in spring. Great for rock and woodland gardens, borders and naturalistic plantings.
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Tiarella wherryi
Foamflower
Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
- Abundant creamy-white, feathery flower spikes
- Heart shaped, lobed, green leaves with reddish-purple veins
- Foliage turns bronze in colder months
- Clumping habit
Border or Bed
Container
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Native
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade Protect from excessive winter wet, Not drought tolerant Spreads by runners to form large colonies
Height: 6-10 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Spacing: 15 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Ivory, White
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Container
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Tiarella
Common Name: Foamflower
Clump-forming perennial with semi-glossy, heart-shaped, lobed leaves, generally green, sometimes with red veining. Spikes of tiny white or pink flowers bloom in spring. Great for rock and woodland gardens, borders and naturalistic plantings.