tiarella cordifolia (creeping foam flower ) native scarlet

tiarella cordifolia (creeping foam flower ) native scarletpink buds open to tiny star shaped white flowers spreads vigorously through rhizomes makes an excellent ground cover for shady or wooden areas bloom time: early to mid spring zone 3 height 10 15cm spread 40 50cm colour white grows best in an average to consistently moist, well drained soil, in partial to full shade they tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, however, protect from excessive, winter moisture trim flowers back when finished to

young plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying

in native plant or cottage gardens

glossy dark green leaves are borne on thorny stems

if plants are pruned after the first flush of flower

spreads by rhizomes and will easily self-seed in optimum conditions

once flowering is complete

remains more vibrant when grown in sun

tolerating a wide range of conditions

deep green fronds throughout the summer In dry spells and autumn

bloom time: august to september

compact mound of fern-like

bloom time: fall