Saxifragaceae

foam flower

Tiarella cordifolia

Synonyms

Tiarella macrophylla
Tiarella wherryi

Other Common Names

false miterwort

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

0.5-1 ft. tall
1-1.5 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil, Direct Afternoon Sun

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

No special treatment is necessary for seed germination, but seeds seedling growth can be slow.

Plant Planting Notes

Provide about 1 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

leaves cordate, lobed, arising from the plant base.

Flowers

Small white flowers with 4-5 petals on a spike.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

moist forests, edge of creek beds.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common in piedmont and mountains and absent in the coastal plain.