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Tiarella wherryi

Wherry's Foam Flower (Heronswood Mist)

Dainty, flower spikes appear above the maple-like foliage which turns a bronze-red colour in cooler temperatures.

  • »  AKA Tiarella cordifolia var. collina
  • »  Compact, clump forming perennial, with a non-trailing form
  • »  Slower growing cultivar producing hairy, sharply lobed leaves
  • »  Maple-like leaves are pale green with the occasional maroon highlight
  • »  White blooms appear from pink buds
  • »  Bronze-red, tinted foliage develops during the fall or cooler weather
  • »  Makes an excellent ground cover for shady or wooded sites
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • »  Flower Height: 30 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 10-15 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:20-25 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Fall Color
Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
Early Spring
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Clumping
Mounding
Foliage Color
Green
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tiarella wherryi

Grows best in an average to consistently moist, well-drained soil, in partial to full shade. They tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, however, protect from excessive, winter moisture. Trim flowers back when finished to maintain a compact habit. Tiarella wherryi has a better tolerance to drier soils.