Tiarella, Allegheny Foamflower, False Mitrewort, Running Foam Flower 'Eco Running Tapestry'

Tiarellacordifolia

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tiarella (tee-uh-RELL-a)
Species
cordifolia (kor-di-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Time
N/A
Foliage
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Succulent
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Seed Collecting
Category
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Perennials
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Des Plaines, Illinois

Dracut, Massachusetts

Haydenville, Massachusetts

Greene, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Bradford, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

Appleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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C
Bethlehem, PA | May 2016 | negative

In deep shade in my Zone 6 plot it didn't creep, run, or otherwise prosper. Half a block away, in light shade, it does well.
I ha...Read More

C
Greene, NY | August 2014 | positive

Madly in love with this plant. It will spread where you want it; its extra runners are easy to uproot and replant, but they will need som...Read More

P
Bradford, PA (Zone 5a) | April 2005 | positive

This plant grows wild in the woods here. I like its foliage and the blooms are very pretty.

H
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | April 2005 | positive

Now in it's second year here I am very pleased w/ this plant.
It sent out about 6 runners increasing the plant spread to about 2 s...Read More

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