Tiarella cordifolia
Tiarella cordifolia photo Mt Cuba Research Center
Foam Flower

Tiarella cordifolia stands out in the garden as one the best native plants for use as a shade groundcover. This undemanding native plant performs reliably in the shade garden where it pairs beaufifully with other woodland plants. It has attractive medium-green lobed leaves and, for a long period from spring into summer, it is covered in tiny white to pinkish-white flowers.

  • Height: 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
  • Spread: 30-60 cm (12-24 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-8
  • Sun or Shade: part to full shade
  • Bloom Time: spring to early summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: pinkish white
  • Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
  • Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Provide moist, rich, well drained soil in part to full shade. This plant will spread to form a large colony if given the right condtions. However, it is not a thug. and can be included in mixed shade planting. Remove spent flowers and old leaves as required to tidy up the plant.

Specials

Eastern North American Native New for 2025
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