Foamflower is a native perennial that is commonly found along the woods of eastern North America and features soft white fairy-wand flowers that float gracefully atop green foliage. A welcome and warming introduction to the gardening season! It thrives in shade gardens with moist soil while deterring deer, rabbits, and other pests, making it an excellent choice for shady woodland areas, rain gardens, or borders. Since foamflower is a spring-blooming perennial, emerging pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies will feed on the rich nectar flowers to fuel them before other food sources emerge. In mild climates, the foliage does the heavy lifting and extends the season of interest well into winter.
Vital Details:
Plant size: 8-12” tall x 12-18” wide
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (<4 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs. Prefers moist soil.
Hardiness: 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone)
Season of interest: Spring to early summer
Pollinator value: Attracts various species of butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects.
Notable Features: Native, spring-blooming, summer-blooming, easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, ground cover
Pot Size: One quart
Plant Name: Tiarella cordifolia