The Foam Flower, also known by its scientific name, Tiarella cordifolia, is a wildflower known for forming tall clumps with heart-shaped lobed leaves.
The species is found growing wild in a variety of places such as North America, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Georgia, Maine, Tennessee, Ohio, Minnesota, and Kentucky.
Where To Plant Foam Flower
It thrives in the wild in areas such as white cedar forests, hemlock, stream banks, and deciduous woodlands. It can commonly be seen growing wild near creeks and streams. During spring, the foliage features starry white and pink toned florets covering the ground. It’s perfect for shade gardens and woodlands that have soil that is moist and well-drained.
Foam Flower Is An Evergreen
The semi-evergreen and glossy leaves have long petioles that come directly from the runners. The florets have long stamens that create a feathery or foamy appearance. The lopsided capsule is small and separates into two segments with a black shiny seed. The plant grows with an equal spread that measures 1’ tall and forms small colonies of dense clumps.
Foam Flower Is Pefect For Ground Cover
They provide good ground cover that is ideal for shade gardens and wildlife gardens. It attracts butterflies and is often used as a nectar plant or as part of a mass or group planting.
These delicate flowers look beautiful in rock gardens, cottage gardens, and perennial borders. They also make an excellent addition to any landscaping design.
Foam Flower are easy to care for and look great planted alone or with a group of other plants. It adds a pop of color, brightness, texture, and fullness to any garden, yard, or landscape.
Hardy Planting Zone – USDA 4 through 9 Bloom Season – Spring and fall Bloom Color – White or pink Height at Maturity – 6” to 12” inches Soil Type Preferred – Average soil, fertile soil, moisture retentive Sun or Shade – Part sun, shade
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