Plant Description
Heart-Leaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is a perennial wildflower native to New Jersey, admired for its frothy clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in May. These blossoms, with their long, slender stamens, create an airy, foam-like appearance, inspiring the plant’s common name. The lobed, heart-shaped leaves form a lush groundcover, and the plant spreads via rhizomes, establishing sizable colonies over time. This makes it an excellent choice for shady, wooded areas, rain gardens, and pond edges (Jersey-Friendly Yards).
Heart-Leaf Foamflower thrives in organically rich, moist soils where the ground remains consistently damp. The genus name, Tiarella, comes from the Greek word “tiara,” referring to a Persian turban, which alludes to the shape of the pistil. Beyond its ornamental value, this plant supports local ecosystems by providing food and habitat for pollinators (Jersey-Friendly Yards).
