What is Tiarella used for?
Uses: Tiarella has multiple uses in landscaping. Its low-growing, mounding habit makes it excellent for ground cover, particularly in shady areas under trees or on the north side of buildings. It’s also popular in rock gardens, along borders, and in container plantings. Tiarella cordifolia is a reliable and low-maintenance groundcover that attracts pollinators while resisting deer browsing—perfect for naturalizing areas of the garden.It enjoys moist, well-draining soil and full sun or partial sun and shade. As a natural weed suppressor, Tiarella makes excellent ground cover for the front of borders or to protect roses. Tiarella thrives in cool conditions, so partial shade and moist (but well-drained) soil will help to keep the plant healthy.For best results grow Tiarella cordifolia in moist but well-drained soil, in partial to full shade. Protect plants from winter wet, and divide clumps in spring or autumn.Tiarella cordifolia is clump-forming perennial which spreads by runners (stolons) to form dense wide clumps of foliage.
Do Tiarella spread?
Tiarella cordifolia is clump-forming perennial which spreads by runners (stolons) to form dense wide clumps of foliage. Tiarella is easy to establish in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as groundcover in dappled light: USDA Hardiness Zones: Typically hardy in Zones 4–9, with good cold tolerance. Soil: Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.Tiarella cordifolia Linnaeus. Common name: Piedmont Foamflower. Phenology: Apr-Jun. Habitat: Moist forests, cove forests, rock outcrops, well-drained bottomland forests.CULTURAL & MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Tiarella cordifolia flourishes in shady sites with average or moist well drained soil. Plants tolerate clay, loam, acid or alkaline pH, heat and some drought. Plants are fairly pest resistant but need good air circulation to prevent issues with powdery mildew, slugs and rust.
What grows well with Tiarella?
Companion Planting: Tiarella pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants like Hostas, Ferns, Astilbes, and Heucheras. Heuchera which have lots of colour with a maple shaped leaf, which can be ruffled, with veining etc. The flowers have many bell shaped flowers on tall/short stems. Tiarella have lobed or heart shaped foliage which are mainly green with maroon barring in the center.