Foam flower (Tiarella 'Starfish') tee-ar-EL-lah Genus:  Tiarella A good choice for winter color, this clump-forming variety is often grown for its long lasting, pink-budded white flowers that appear in late spring on 12-inch spires. Its star-shaped leaves are marked with burgundy and, in mild climates, turn bronze in winter. Plants grow to about 1 foot tall and wide. Noteworthy Characteristics:  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 'Starfish' 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 or full shade. Propagation:  Divide the rhizomes in spring. Problems:  Rust, powdery mildew, slugs, weevils

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. 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 Late 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