University of Illinois Extension
Beyond Impatiens and Petunias

Plant Directory–
Choices for Shady Conditions

Foam Flower
Tiarella cordifolia

Tiarella is a compact perennial growing 6–12 inches. It spreads by underground stems which makes it an excellent groundcover. Tiarella requires moist, high organic soils in medium to heavy shade. Attractive white to pink flowers in late spring. Zones 3-8.

 


 

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