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Tiarella cordifolia


Foam Flower




Origin:  Native to Nova Scotia, Appalachian Mountains to Alabama west to Minnesota .
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One of our Canadian native plants that is frequently overlooked by locals. A perfect ground cover plant in moist shade in the woodland garden or as a foil with other moist, shade loving species. It is reliable, problem-free performer and should be seen more often in the garden.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Tiarella
Species
cordifolia
Category
Perennials, Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-34 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 30
Height
20 -30 cm
Spread
30 -60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
Stoloniferous herbaceous perennial.
Landscape
Flower borders and ground cover.
Cultivation
Best grown in moist humus rich soil.
Growth
Medium
ID Characteristic
Broad ovate leaves with erect stems holding racemes of small white flowers.
Pests
No major issues.
Habitat
Grow's in average, medium, well-drained soil in part to full shade.
Notable Specimens
Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Seeds in cold frame as soon as seed is ripe.
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