Perennials, Weeds > Tiarella > Tiarella cordifolia > Tiarella cordifolia
Tiarella cordifolia
Foam Flower
Origin: Native to Nova Scotia, Appalachian Mountains to Alabama west to Minnesota .
Mike's
Opinion
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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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