Tiarella cordifolia
Tiarella cordifolia
Common names: Schaumblüte, Herzblättrige Schaumblüte
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Description
The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as foamflower or heartleaf foamflower, is a delicate shade-loving perennial from eastern North America that forms loose mats via short runners. From mid‑April to June it produces airy, white, candle‑shaped flowers atop heart‑shaped, slightly toothed leaves that turn reddish in autumn. It is an excellent groundcover for the edges of shrubs, under bushes, or in woodland garden zones where it thrives among ferns and ferns. Even out of bloom, it remains attractive due to its dense, winter‑green to semi‑evergreen leaf carpet.
Care instructions
Plant in humus‑rich, loosely moist soil in partial shade to shade; avoid heavy midday sun. A spot under light trees with even soil moisture, such as the edge of a woodland garden, best mimics its natural habitat. Water during prolonged dry spells, especially in the first year, and mulch in spring with leaf or bark compost to keep the soil moist and loose. After flowering, cut back spent stems to redirect energy to runner production. Every three to four years, dense clumps can be divided in early spring (weeks 10‑13) and replanted elsewhere.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
moist, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Light feeder
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