Common Name | Foam flower |
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Family | Saxifragaceae |
Genus | Tiarella |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP13437 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | April, May |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green, Purple, Red |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | It has distinctive leaves and a slow creeping habit. It forms a mat that stays green with dark markings all winter in Oregon. |
Landscape Value | Colorfully marked foliage and charming flowers. Use as a groundcover in the woodland or shade garden. Good under high branching shrubs. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 7" / 24" / 12" |
Soil (Garden) | Rich and moist with an organic component. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Winter Color |
Comments | -- |
Tiarella ‘Jeepers Creepers’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Bold, well-marked foliage, a creeping (not running) habit and large white flowers. If you don't want your trailing Tiarella to run too far this one is for you. It keeps some green all winter in Oregon rather than getting dark for excellent winter interest. Excellent vigor.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 7″ / 24″ / 12″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.6 – 0.9 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 12 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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