foamflower plant profile

Named for the foamy white or pink flowers that appear in spring, this north american native can be found growing in shady woodlands and along moist stream banks. The airy white flowers attract pollinators. · discover how to grow foamflower with our expert guide, with tips on soil, light and cutting back for this native perennial flower that thrives in shady spots Tiarella cordifolia, commonly called foamflower , is clump-forming perennial which spreads rapidly by runners (stolons) to form dense, 1-2 wide clumps of foliage. Keep the soil moist and well-draining but not soggy; Snip off the spent flowers after the bloom to give the plant a neater appearance, if desired. · plant foamflower in full or partial shade. The leaves are large relative to the rest of the plant and can resemble maple leaves in appearance. The foliage can turn red or bronze in the fall, but may remain evergreen in warmer summer climates. Foamflower is grown in gardens for its neat, interesting foliage and small spikes of creamy white flowers. Plant as many as you can in a shady spot, and sit back and watch the show in the spring or early summer. Foamflower can withstand a bit of drought. Foam flower (tiarella cordifolia) are clump-forming, spreading perennials that can create a leafy groundcover. Foamflower is semi-evergreen in seasonal climates and in warmer climates, their leaves will stay on year-round. It spreads by slender runners to form colonies. Foamflower is a hardy herbaceous perennial with dainty flower spikes and attractive foliage.

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