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.