About
A compact, herbaceous perennial to 25cm in height, forming a clump of deeply 3-lobed, purple-tinted leaves with narrow, erect racemes of small, white or pinkish flowers from late spring.
About the genus
Tiarella are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials forming a clump of rounded, more or less palmately lobed leaves, with very small, star-shaped flowers in terminal panicles or racemes on erect stems
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Native toSE North America
Care notes
CultivationIdeally grow in cool, moist, humus-rich soil in partial or full shade but can tolerate a wide range of soils and can spread freely. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free