Foamflower
Tiarella cordifolia
Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers part to shade. Frothy white-pink flower wands over patterned heart-shaped foliage. Acidic shade requirement.
medium water6–12 in tall and 12–18 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Tiarella cordifolia
- Variety / cultivar
- 'Running Tapestry', 'Sugar and Spice'
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 6–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.0
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- low
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- white, pink
- Bloom time
- mid spring, late spring
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Good for
- north foundation, under conifer
Planting & establishment
Acidic moist soil required — amend our alkaline clay heavily.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Foamflower good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Foamflower is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Foamflower get?
- It matures to about 6–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Foamflower need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Foamflower native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
