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Foam Flower
Tiarella stolonifera
PerennialFoam Flower
Tiarella stolonifera
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Light
Part – Full Shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Rich, Loam
Size
6-12"
Bloom
White, Apr–Jun
Why Grow It
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Ground Cover
Fills in to form a living carpet
Shade Tolerant
Grows well in partial to full shade
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
The foliage is semi-evergreen, persisting through mild winters for year-round groundcover.
Named for the frothy, foam-like appearance of its white flower clusters in spring.
Maple-shaped leaves often develop burgundy markings along the veins in fall.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Native Bee Visited
Small native bees and sweat bees visit the delicate spring flowers
Good Companions
🌿 Wild Ginger
🌸 Wild Red Columbine
🍃 Christmas Fern
Planting Guide
- Plant in part to full shade in moist, rich, acidic soil
- Space 12″ apart; stolons spread to form a lush carpet
- Mulch with shredded leaves to mimic the forest floor
Plant Details
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