Melinda Myers

Foam Flower

Botanical Name

Tiarella cordifolia

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

6 to 12 inches

Width

12 to 24 inches

Flowers

Midspring: white, pink

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter

Planting & Care

• Foamflower prefers cool, moist soils high in organic matter
• Soils should not be allowed to dry out
• Mulch soil to retain moisture and keep cool
• Wet, heavy soils, especially in winter will kill foamflower
• Divide in spring

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Pink Skyrocket - 1' tall spikes of pink flowers
• Dark Star - maple-like leaves with dark centers, pinkish-white flowers
• Iron Butterfly - deely cut green leaves with black veins
• Sugar and Spice - deeply divided green leaves with dark red centers and veins, pink and white flower spikes