Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly' PP12396 COPF

Common Name: Foamflower

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.

Height:

6.0-8.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0 Inches

Scape Height:

12.0-16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Spring Mid Spring Late Spring Early Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

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.

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