Overview
Tiarella cordifolia is a clump forming perennial in the genus Tiarella, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.2 m tall. Tiarella cordifolia grows best in partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds. It is native to Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
About
Tiarella cordifolia, the heart-leaved foamflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae. The specific name cordifolia means "with heart-shaped leaves", a characteristic shared by all taxa of Tiarella in eastern North America.
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About the genus
Tiarella, the foamflowers, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae. The generic name Tiarella means "little turban", which suggests the shape of the seed capsules. Worldwide there are seven species, one each in eastern Asia and western North America, plus five species in eastern North America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tiarella
- Sunlight
- Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Tiarella cordifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tiarella cordifolia
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tiarella cordifolia?
Tiarella cordifolia prefers partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tiarella cordifolia need?
Tiarella cordifolia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, clay and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Tiarella cordifolia grow?
Tiarella cordifolia reaches a height of 0.2 m.
Is Tiarella cordifolia hardy in the UK?
Tiarella cordifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Tiarella cordifolia?
Division in spring, Seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in spring.