Foam flower (Tiarella 'Dark Eyes') tee-ar-EL-lah Genus:  Tiarella This running cultivar has notably large light-pink flowers that appear in spring and then rebloom. It has a compact habit with maple-like leaves marked with burgundy centers. Foliage turns bronze in the fall. Plants grow to about 14 inches tall and slightly wider. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Tiarellas are at home in moist woodland environments. In the garden they make wonderful carpets. For a long period from spring into summer, the profusion of foamy flowers can be appreciated up close or from a distance. They are a great foil to early spring bulbs. Grow 'Dark Eyes' as a groundcover or edger in a shady border or woodland garden. Care:  Provide moist, rich soil in full sun to part shade. Propagation:  Divide the rhizomes in spring. Problems:  Rust, powdery mildew, slugs, weevils

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Runs Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Adaptable Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring Flower Color Pink Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Waterside Style Woodland Garden, Shade Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials