Foamflower - Tiarella
How to Grow Foamflower
The foamflower plant is easy to grow and maintain, and it can be planted in the early spring, late fall, or all year long. Since this plant blooms in the late summer, it is an excellent choice for gardeners who prefer not to dead-head their plants. In addition, when this plant is not flowering, it still attracts interest be cause of its lush green, lanceolate-shaped leaves. The foam flower also has beautiful white flowers resembling waves cascading down the stem.
Propagation of Foamflower
Divide your plants with a sharp knife, plant the pieces in peat, and water them until the soil is moist. After blooming, remove all stems from your foamflower plant for low-maintenance gardening. The foamflower plants can last for two years or more if properly cared for.
How To Grow Foamflower
You can start your plants from seed or buy one from a garden center or nursery when you take them home. Unless you want to reseed your garden completely, you should propagate another "clone" (a branch of a cutting taken). Foamflower plants need to be planted in well-drained soil and in an locations that receive much light.
If you want to save your foamflower plant from the cold weather, you should bring it inside and put it in an area that is bright and receives plenty of sunlight. Foamflower plants are not typically bothered by many pests or diseases, but they usually appear on the foliage as dead spots if they get one.
Maintenance of Foamflower Plants
Foamflower plants are drought-tolerant once they get established. When you need to water the plant, make sure you water it until water comes out of the small holes at the bottom of the pot. Also, to help prevent plant diseases, make sure you water the foamflower plants from the bottom and not from the top.
Where to Grow Foamflower
Foamflowers can be planted in full sunlight or partial shade. Foamflowers should be produced during the growing season, or they will grow poorly. Foamflower can tolerate a lot of heat and hot weather, but it needs a constant water source throughout the growing season.
Uses for Foamflower Plants in Your Garden
Because of its unique foliage, in addition to its late summer flowers, foamflower is an excellent choice for borders or containers. It may also find its way into xeriscape gardens. Foamflowers can be used as companion plants with other low-growing perennials, or they can be planted as a ground cover to prevent weeds from growing. You can use foamflowers in rock gardens or even around trees and shrubs, especially since it grows well on damp soils. In addition, foamflowers grow best if planted in direct sunlight throughout their lifespan.
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Foamflower is excellent for those who like to grow plants in containers or around their house. It also makes a perfect xeriscape plant, especially if you are looking for something that produces many flowers and doesn't need much water. However, taking care of your foamflower plants when they are young is vital so they can live long and productive lives in the garden. If you keep them inside in the winter, ensure they receive enough sunlight so they will not become cold-sensitive. And if you want something beautiful to add some late summer color, choose the foamflower plant.
FAQ
1. Do Foamflower spread?
A. Foamflower spreads through rhizomes, which are underground stems. These rhizomes give rise to new shoots and plants, contributing to the plant's ability to form colonies.
2. Is Foamflower a perennial?
A. Yes, foamflower (Tiarella spp.) is a perennial plant.
Color:
White, Light Pink
Ships As:
Root/Rhizome
Season:
Spring-summer
Zone:
3-7
Exposure:
Full to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Native:
Yes
