16 Genus: Tiarella - Ornamental Plant Information from PlantsGalore.Com

Foamflower

There are around 6 species of herbaceous perennials in this genus. They are native to parts of Asia and North America. The genus name is the diminutive form of the Latin word, tiara, which referred to a turban-like headdress found in ancient Persia.

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Tiarella cordifolia	Heartleaf Foamflower
T. polyphylla	Foamflower
T. tribliata	Foamflower
T. trifoliata	Laceflower
T. wherryi	Wherry's Foamflower

Species	Hgt (in)	Leaf Shape	Stoloniferous
T. cordifolia	6-12	Simple	Yes
T. tribliata	9-20	Trifoliate	No

* Guides and Keys are from the book "Herbaceous Perennial Plants A Treatise on their Identification, Culture and Garden Attributes" by Dr Allan M. Armitage of the University of Georgia. Varsity Press, Athens, Georgia. 1989 ISBN 0-942375-00. More on Dr Armitage and his other books.