Heartleaf Foamflower

Heartleaf Foamflower Care

Tiarella Cordifolia

What is the plant

Tiarella cordifolia, the heartleaf foamflower, heartleaved foamflower, Allegheny foamflower, false miterwort, or coolwort, is a species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family, native to North America. It is a herbaceous perennial which is valued in cultivation for its erect stems of foamy cream flowers in summer.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Foamflower needs evenly moist conditions. It can withstand a short drought, but watering is required during extended dry periods.
Pruning
Removing the faded blooms regularly will prolong flowering and encourage more to come. Cut back and compost the spent flower stems in autumn and apply a dry mulch around the crown of the plant to protect against frost damage.
Fertilizer
When grown in the right soil, foamflower does not need fertilizer. However, it may benefit from the application of a complete fertilizer in early spring before the new growth starts.

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Sunlight
Foamflower needs part shade to full shade. If there is any sun, it should be only morning sun.
Soil
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils.
Temperature
-30° to -20°F (-34° to -29°C)

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Additional
This plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals similar to other plants in the Araceae family. Chewing or biting into this plant will release these crystals causing tissue penetration and irritation the mouth and GI tract.
Popularity
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