Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly' PP12396 COPF |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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The leaves of this selection are very broad and more deeply dissected than any of the others. They are glossy green with prominent black-purple centers. Typical of Tiarella, the coloration is more pronounced in cooler weather. During the fall and winter, the foliage takes on a purplish-bronze coloring.
This selection is a clump-former. From spring into early summer, lightly fragrant, white, star-like flowers appear on 12-16 inch tall spikes. They seem to capture the filtered sunlight, lighting up their shady surroundings.
Tiarellas are riding on a tidal wave of popularity thanks to their shade tolerance, unusual leaf shape, dramatically marked foliage, repeat flowering, and light fragrance.
Breeder: Dan Heims
Introducer: Terra Nova Nurseries
Origin: Native Cultivar
Characteristics:
Height:
6-8 Inches
Spread:
12 Inches
Scape Height:
12-16 Inches
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Full shade (< 4 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
Consistent water needs
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early Spring
Mid-spring
Late spring
Early summer
Looking for seasonal interest?:
Evergreen (in some or all zones)
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Woodland/Shade
Eclectic
Tiarellas prefer woodland conditions: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and dappled to full shade. If properly sited, they will keep their nice foliage all winter long, shedding it only when the warmer days of spring arrive.