Tiarella cordifolia (Heartleaf Foamflower) Unity Grown

Tiarella cordifolia, also called foamflower or heartleaf foamflower, is a low-growing semi-evergreen perennial wildflower, noted for its ivy-like or heart-shaped leaves and its airy but showy flowers in shades of light pink and white. This delightful shade-loving plant produces flower stamens with a sudsy or foamy texture, resulting in the  foamflower name. Closely related to, and occasionally mistaken for, different species within the genus Heuchera, both plants are well-regarded for their ornamental, occasionally variegated foliage and their heavy shade tolerance.

Tiarella cordifolia grows best in partial to full-shade in moist, well-draining, organically rich soils and tends to form small clumps up to about 1' tall and 18-24" wide, making it a great choice for compact areas, containers, and planting underneath larger, established trees or shrubs. When planted in the garden and especially if planted in containers, foamflower should not be allowed to dry out, as its leaves will suffer from discoloration or browning, but it should also not be left in areas with poorly draining, compacted soils as plants are also fairly susceptible to root rot. Flowers are attractive to bumblebees and other pollinators, and semi-evergreen foliage adds multi-season groundcover appeal, making foamflower a great addition to the home landscape no matter the time of year.