Heartleaf Foamflower
Tiarella cordifolia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Tiarella
- Species:
- Tiarella cordifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Sitka bumble bee (Bombus sitkensis), Sitka bumble bee (Bombus sitkensis), Two-spotted bumble bee (Bombus bimaculatus), Two-spotted bumble bee (Bombus bimaculatus), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in woodland settings with organic matter
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are cold stratified
Establishment: T. cordifolia is found within temperate deciduous forests of North America.
Source: npn.rngr.net