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.
  Special Characteristics:

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 heights of up to 20 inches. The leaves are green and lobe shaped. Tiarella wherryi prefers moist soils but dislikes wet feet, so plant accordingly. Tiarella wherryi also does not tolerate full sun.

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Number Accession ID Location
12017_00363*AHCR

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