Foamflower
Tiarella cordifolia
Foamflower is a perennial for edging, groundcover, suited to shade and partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering Apr, May.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 30 cm |
| Spread | 45 cm |
| Aspect | shade and partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-9b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 30 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 45 cm of room to spread, roughly 2 to the metre when planted in a drift. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, acid soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Foamflower's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Evergreen Huckleberryfor height behind it
- Goatsbeardfor height behind it
- Mountain Laurel 'Olympic Fire'for height behind it
- Northern Sea Oatsfor height behind it
- Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Snow Queen'for height behind it
- Oregon Grapefor height behind it
Garden styles
Foundation planting Native Shade cottage Woodland
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: