Foam flower (Tiarella 'Black Snowflake') tee-ar-EL-lah Genus:  Tiarella This clump-forming variety has very dramatic, deeply cut foliage with wide black veins that looks like a black snowflake when new. The dark color is more pronounced in cool weather. Plants produce a profusion of starry white flowers on numerous spires up to 12 inches high and grow to about a foot wide. Tiarellas are at home in moist woodland environments. In the garden they make wonderful carpets of intricate leaves. For a long period from spring into summer, the profusion of foamy flowers can be appreciated up close or from a distance. Grow 'Black Snowflake' as a groundcover or edger in a shady border or woodland garden. It is a great foil to early spring bulbs. Care:  Provide moist, rich soil in part sun or full shade. Propagation:  Divide the rhizomes in spring. Problems:  Rust, powdery mildew, slugs, weevils.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Adaptable Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring Flower Color White Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Waterside Style Shade, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials