Growing Foam Flower (Tiarella): Shade-Loving Woodland Gem

Tiarella: Foam-Like Blooms and Evergreen Foliage for Shade

Foam flower (Tiarella, pronounced tee-uh-REL-uh) is a charming native perennial that forms clumps of heart-shaped, often bronzy leaves topped with airy, foam-like flower spikes in spring.

Ideal Conditions

• Light: Partial to full shade.
• Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
• Water: Keep evenly moist; tolerates some drought once established.

Features

Foliage is evergreen in most climates, taking on attractive bronze-red hues in winter. Excellent as a groundcover under trees or paired with ferns and hostas. Few pests or diseases.