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Threeleaf Foamflower in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Tiarella trifoliata

 

Threeleaf Foamflower

Tiarella is a genus of 7 species of low-growing perennials suitable for rock gardens or ground cover beneath trees and shrubs. They are closely allied to the genus Heuchera, bearing feathery spikes star-shaped flowers. Tiarella trifoliata is a species Tiarella and a herbaceous perennial with green, palmate basal leaves and tall stems that are topped with tiny white, bell-shaped flowers in spring.

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plant Features
  • Threeleaf Foamflower likes partial shade to deep shade

    Partial shade to deep shade

  • Threeleaf Foamflower likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Threeleaf Foamflower is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Threeleaf Foamflower likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Threeleaf Foamflower

Latin name

Tiarella trifoliata

type

Herbaceous Perennial

family

Saxifragaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Threeleaf Foamflower likes partial shade to deep shade

    Partial shade to deep shade

  • Frost

    Threeleaf Foamflower is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Threeleaf Foamflower likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Threeleaf Foamflower likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Threeleaf Foamflower is 0.45meters x 0.45meters 0.45 M 0.45 M

Tiarella trifoliata

Tiarella is a genus of 7 species of low-growing perennials suitable for rock gardens or ground cover beneath trees and shrubs. They are closely allied to the genus Heuchera, bearing feathery spikes star-shaped flowers. Tiarella trifoliata is a species Tiarella and a herbaceous perennial with green, palmate basal leaves and tall stems that are topped with tiny white, bell-shaped flowers in spring.


Planting Season (Spring)

From Early Spring TO Late Spring

Plant in Spring in peaty or ordinary garden soil in a cool, shady position.

 

Propagate by Division

From Early Spring TO Late Spring

Divide and replant the roots in Spring.

 

Flowering Season (Summer)

From Early Summer TO Late Summer

Feathery spikes of flowers appear in abundance from early Summer to late Summer

 
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