Tiarella wherryi
Foamflower

 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Pink;white
 Foliage Notes:
Red (Fall Color); Green
 Ultimate Height:
6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1.5 feet
 Soil Notes:
moist, acidic, highly organic soil
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Tiarella wherryi has white to pink flowers and lobe shaped green leaves. The leaves have a hairy appearance.

Additional Information

Tiarella wherryi is a clump forming herbaceous perennial that grows about half a foot tall and can spread up to 20 inches. The white flowers reach hights of up to 20 inches. The leaves are green and lobe shaped. Tiarella wherryi does prefer moist soils but does not like wet feet, so plant accordingly. Tiarella wherryi aslo does not tolerate full sun.

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12017_00363*AHCR

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