Threeleaf Foamflower
(Tiarella trifoliata)
Threeleaf Foamflower (Tiarella trifoliata)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Tiarella trifoliata, commonly known as Threeleaf Foamflower, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist, shaded forest floors and stream banks in the Western United States and Western Canada. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters) and a width of 0.4 feet (0.1 meters). The plant forms a low, mounding clump of lobed, often heart-shaped leaves, which can display attractive marbling. The delicate, starry white flowers bloom in airy, wand-like racemes above the foliage in late spring to early summer, adding a light, frothy appearance to shade gardens.
Threeleaf Foamflower is valued for its charming flowers and its ability to act as a ground cover in shady areas, creating a lush carpet of greenery. It is often used in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as an underplanting for larger shrubs or trees. This plant thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils and prefers consistent moisture, although it can tolerate short periods of dryness once established. It is generally low-maintenance, but gardeners should watch for slug and snail damage. Foamflower is not known for aggressive roots or serious disease problems. It is a good choice for naturalizing in shaded areas and can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.CC BY-SA 4.0
Threeleaf Foamflower is valued for its charming flowers and its ability to act as a ground cover in shady areas, creating a lush carpet of greenery. It is often used in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as an underplanting for larger shrubs or trees. This plant thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils and prefers consistent moisture, although it can tolerate short periods of dryness once established. It is generally low-maintenance, but gardeners should watch for slug and snail damage. Foamflower is not known for aggressive roots or serious disease problems. It is a good choice for naturalizing in shaded areas and can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.2-0.4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Moist, shaded forest floors and stream banks in the Western United States and Western Canada
Other Names
Common Names: Sugar-Scoop, Laceflower, Three-Leaved Foamflower, Tiarelle Trifoliée, Liten Spetsmössa
Scientific Names: , Tiarella trifoliata, Tiarella trifolia, Tiarella trifoliata subsp. trifoliata, Blondia trifoliata, Tiarella rhombifolia, Tiarella stenopetala,
GBIF Accepted Name: Tiarella trifoliata L.