| Common Name | Foam flower |
|---|---|
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Tiarella |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | April, May |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | -- |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Distinctive leaves. |
| Landscape Value | Woodland or shade garden. Good under high branching shrubs. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 4" / 36" / 6" |
| Soil (Garden) | Rich and moist with an organic component. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Winter Color |
| Comments | -- |
Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Large, fragrant flowers sit atop, striking, contrasting, cut foliage. This is one of the most widely distributed Tiarella in the world. Dan saw this blooming in Chicago in mid-October!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 11″ / 16″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 0.6 – 0.9 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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