Insect pest and disease problems are rare, though rush may occasionally occur. If rust occurs - cut off the affected foliage to encourage new growth.
Propagation is from seed or for cultivars, from division during late winter into early spring - do not divide while in active growth.
HEUCHERELLA
The hybrids between Heuchera & Tiarellas.
Hardy zones 3 to 7 in partial to full shade, preferring partial shade ( or morning sun ) on fertile, moist, well drained soil. They can only be propagated from division.
* photos taken on April 28 2010 in Columbia, MD
Heucherella 'Alabama Sunrise'
Very dense and vigorous in habit, reaching up to 1 foot x 20 inches in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The deeply cut foliage is bright golden-yellow with red veining during spring, turning to green with red veining by late summer, then to warm orange-pink in fall and winter. The leaves are up to 6 x 5.2 inches in size.
The small, white flowers are borne on spikes up to 1.7 feet high, during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, this hybrid is very heat and humidity tolerant due to its Heuchera villosa parentage.
* photo taken on Oct 17 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 14 2016 in Columbia, MD
* patent photos
Heucherella 'Art Nouveau'
Very vigorous for a Heucherella, reaching up to 13 x 22 inches in 2 years, eventually to 15 x 28 inches in size. It is semi-evergreen.
The large maple-shaped leaves are deep green with deep purple centers. The leaves average 7 x 6.5 inches in size.
The abundant tiny white flowers are borne on tall stems.
* photos taken on May 4 2017 in Ellicott City, MD
Heucherella 'Blue Ridge'
Forms a vigorous clump, up to 6 x 8 inches in 1 year, eventually reaching 1 x 1.5 feet.
The silvery-green foliage are veined deep red. The leaves average 3.2 inches in length.
The white flowers are borne in inflorescences up to 8 x 2 inches in size, during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 5 to 8, it is very heat and humidity tolerant.
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photos taken on June 25 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 16 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 3 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 21 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 5 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 20 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 27 2019 in Columbia, MD
Heucherella 'Bridget Bloom'
It forms a moderate growing, evergreen clump up to 20 x 27 inches
The rounded to heart-shaped leaves up to 4 x 4 inches in size, are deep green marbled with gray.
It produces a profusion of tiny rosey-pink flowers over a season lasting up to 8+ weeks during early summer, and reblooms into fall. The flowers are borne on stalks up to 20 inches high.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
Heucherella 'Burnished Bronze'
Extremely vigorous, forming a foliage mound up to 9 inches x 1.5 feet in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The deeply-lobed leaves, up to 4 x 3.2 inches in size, are glossy deep bronze.
The pale pink flowers are borne on spikes, up to 1.5 feet high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photo taken on Mar 12 2012 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Catching Fire'
Forms a vigorous, very dense mound up to 0.7 x 1.2 feet in 2 years, eventually to 0.8 x 1.8 feet in size.
The glossy, rounded foliage is bright limy-green with a deep red center. The leaves are up to 4 x 4.2 inches in size.
The flower spapes are up to 1.7 feet high.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photos taken on Aug 31 2023 in Ellicott City, MD
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Chocolate Lace'
Forms a clump up to 8 inches x 1.5 feet in 3 years, eventually slighly larger. The large deeply lobed, hand-shaped leaves are glossy deep bronze-red with a little green at the very edges. The leaves average 2.6 x 2.4 inches in size.
The large, fragrant, pink flowers are borne stalks up to 12 inches high, during late spring.
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 8 x 19" in 2 years, eventually to 1 x 1.7 feet.
The large, deeply-lobed, hand-shaped leaves are luxuriant bright to mid green with interior deep red markings. The foliage turns purplish during winter. The leaves are up to 4.2 x 5.2 inches in size.
The large, showy, fragrant, brilliant red-pink flowers are borne stalks up to 1.5 feet high, during late spring into early summer. A mature clump may have hundreds of branched flower stalks in a single seaon.
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Eye Spy'
A moderate growing perennial, reaching up to 10 x 19 inches in 2 years, to 11 x 23 inches in 3 years, eventually slightly wider.
The large foliage is bright yellow with a deep rose center during spring, the foliage later turns to intense golden-green. The leaves average 5 x 5 inches in size.
The long-lasting, bright pink flowers are borne on spikes up to 16 x 2.2 inches in size, during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it is heat and humidity tolerant due to its Heuchera villosa parentage.
* photo taken on May 10 2019 in Ellicott City, MD
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Fan Dancer'
A groundcover Heuchera that can vigorously reach up to 20 inches x 2.5 feet. The semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage is deep green with bold blackish-red veins and some silver overlay.
The white flowers are borne mid to late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
Heucherella 'Gold Zebra'
Fast growing, forming a foliage clump up to 10 x 17 inches in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The stunning maple-shaped leaves are intense golden-yellow contrasting with deep red center. The leaves averaged 4.5 x 4 inches in size.
The flower spikes, up to 1.5 feet high, appear during early summer. There is some repeat bloom later in the summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it is very heat tolerant even thriving in Oklahoma and in Texas at the Dallas Arboretum.
* photo taken on May 17 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on Sep 23 2013 in Burtonsville, MD
* photos taken on Apr 27 2015 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photos
* excellent video found on Youtube
'Hopscotch'
Forms a fast growing clump up to 0.8 x 1.7 feet in 2 years, eventually to 1 x 2 feet or slightly wider.
The foliage is deep red at first, turning bronzy-green with a bold yellow edge during and summer, then turning to deep green during fall and winter. The leaves averaged 5 x 6 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on upright, white, bottlebrush panicles, up to 11 x 2.2 inches in size, during late spring. The flower height including the stalk, can be up to 2 feet in height.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has excellent heat tolerance.
* photos taken on Apr 6 2021 in Columbia, MD
* patent photos
Heucherella 'Kimono'
"A Tiarella on steroids" reaching up to 1.1 x 2.3 feet in 2 years, eventually to 2 x 3 feet.
The attractive narrow-lobed, palmate leaves, up to 9 x 9 inches in size, are green, purple and silver during spring. During summer, they are mid-green with bold purplish-black central veins. The foliage later turns to stunning metallic rose-red during winter.
The very abundant yellowish-white flowers appear on spikes up to 2.5 feet high, during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* patent photos
Heucherella 'Onyx'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 10 x 16 inches in size during the first season, eventually slightly wider.
The deeply-cut foliage is glossy blackish-purple. The leaves are up to 5.5 x 4.5 inches in size.
The white flowers, up to 15 inches high, appear early to mid summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent heat and humidity tolerance.
* patent photos
'Pink Revolution'
Forms a fast growing growing clump up to 7 x 29 inches in size.
The foliage is bright green with deep burgundy-red veins. The leaves average 4.2 x 4.1 inches in size.
The very abundant bright to mid pink flowers appear on inflorescences up to 23 inches high, during late spring. The flower inflorescences are up to 4 inches wide.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 ( possibly 3 on protected sites )
* photos taken on Apr 9 2021 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on Apr 26 2024 in Ellicott City, MD
Heucherella 'Plum Cascade'
* photo taken on June 12 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
Heucherella 'Redstone Falls'
A fast growing, trailing, groundcover Heuchera, reaching up to 7 x 22 inches in 2 years, eventually to 1 x 3 feet but also great as a hanging basket with its 1 + foot trailing stems.
The broad leaves are glowing coppery-orange with deep red veins during spring and summer. The foliage turns reds and browns during the fall. The leaves average 5 x 4 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on inflorescences up to 15 inches high and up to 2 inches wide, during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 and is very heat and humidity tolerant due to its Heuchera villosa parentage. It even tolerates full sun in some of the cooler coastal areas in the Pacific Northwest.
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on Sep 23 2013 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photos
Heucherella 'Rosalie'
Forms a moderate growing, compact clump up to 1 x 1.5 feet with attractive deep green leaves that have a bronze-red center.
The rose-pink flowers are borne over a long season lasting many weeks during late spring.
Heucherella 'Silver Streak'
Forms a foliage clump up to 6 inches x 1.5 feet. The palm shaped leaves, up to 3 inches across, are purple with silver overlay.
The abundant, flowers borne on stalks up to 20 inches are white with a lavender tinge. Reblooming often occurs.
Heucherella 'Snowhite'
Forms a mound consisting of Heuchera-like leaves, up to 3.2 inches across, that are green with a silvery vast between the veins.
The profuse pure white flowers are borne on multiple sprays up to 20 inches in height from May to October.
Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse'
Forms a stunning, fast growing, dense, vigorous mound, reaching up to 8 x 20 inches in 2 years, eventually to 10 x 22 inches or slightly wider.
The foliage is deep purple with a narrow lime-green border. The leaves average 4 x 3.7 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on spikes up to 16 inches high and 2 inches wide, during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9. Thrives in sun or shade. It has excellent resistance to powdery mildew.
* photo taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Solar Power'
Very vigorous, forming a dense clump, up to 1 foot x 20 inches in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The spectacular folage is bright yellow and patterned with a deep purplish-red center. The leaves are up to 4 x 3.7 inches in size.
The white flower racemes, up to 3.7 x 1 inches in size, appear during late spring. They can total up to 16 inches high, including the stalk.
Hardy zones 4 to 9. Very heat and humidity tolerant. It even tolerates full sun in coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest. It has excellent resistance to powdery mildew.
* photos taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
* patent photos
Heucherella 'Stoplight'
Forms a vigorous foliage clump up to 6 x 14 inches in 1 year, eventually to 8 inches x 1.5 feet or slightly wider.
The bright yellow to yellow-green foliage has a large deep red center blotch feathering out into the veins. The showy foliage remains colorful all season. The leaves average 5 x 4.2 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on a stalk up to 1.5 feet high during spring. The actual flowering part of the inflorescence is only up to 5 x 1.2 inches.
Hardy zones 3b to 8.
* photos taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
* photos taken on May 15 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on June 3 2013 in Ellicott City, MD
* patent photo
'Sunrise Falls'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 7 x 32 inches in 2 years, eventually to 8 inches x 3+ feet with stems that trail up to 2.2 feet.
The large, Maple-shaped leaves are bright yellow with red veining. It is similar to 'Yellowstone Falls' except more trailing in habit, with larger, more deeply-cut leaves. The foliage turns to red during autumn. The leaves average 5 x 5 inches in size.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has excellent mildew resistance.
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Sweet Tea'
Very vigorous, forming a dense foliage clump, up to 11 x 20 inches in 2 years, eventually to 20 x 28 inches in size.
The deeply-lobed, large leaves, up to 6 x 5 inches in size, are vibrant coppery-orange leaves with deep orange-red veins.
The tiny white flowers are borne on sprays, up to 27 inches high, during early summer. The flowering part of the raceme is 5 x 1.8 inches.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 and is very heat tolerant. It has very good resistance to powdery mildew.
* photo taken on July 7 2011 in Howard County, MD
* photo taken on Oct 17 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Mar 19 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on June 25 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 2 2018 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on Aug 2 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 16 2024 in Clarksville, MD
* photo taken on May 9 2024 in Elkridge, MD
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Tapestry'
A perennial, forming a vigorous clump up to 5.5 x 10 inches in 1 year, eventually to 7 x 16 inches or slighly wider.
The deeply-lobed leaves are mid-green with a silvery cast and purple veins. The leaves are up to 5.2 x 5.2 inches in size.
The pale pink flower spikes reach up to 16 inches in height. The flower part of the inflorescence is up to 8 x 2 inches.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has excellent resistance to powdery mildew.
* photo taken on Mar 15 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on June 29 2017 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Viking Ship'
Forms a foliage clump, up to7 x 13 inches in 1.5 years, eventually to 6 x 20 inches with deeply lobed leaves, up to 3.3 x 3.8 inches in size, that are green mottled with silver.
The coral-pink flowers are borne on spikes up to 18 inches high, during early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photo
Heucherella 'Yellowstone Falls'
A fast growing, trailing, groundcover Heuchera, reaching up to 5.5 x 32 inches in 1.5 years, eventually to 6 inches x 3+ feet but also great as a hanging basket with its 3 foot trailing stems.
The broad leaves are glowing rich amber-gold with scarlet-red veins during spring and summer. The foliage turns bright yellow-green with deep red veins later in summer into autumn. The leaves average 4 x 4 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on sprays up to 1 foot high during late spring. The actual flowering part of the inflorescence is up to 6 x 1.2 inches in size.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 and is very heat and humidity tolerant due to its Heuchera villosa parentage.
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on Sep 23 2013 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
TIARELLA
* photo taken on Apr 14 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 26 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 8 2024 in Columbia, MD
Tiarella cordifolia ( Alleghany Foam Flower )
A stoloniferous, groundcover perennial forming a mat up to 1 x 3 feet, spreading a rate up to 1 foot per year. It is native to cool rich woodlands in eastern North America ( from northern Wisconsin to Batchewana, Ontario to North Bay, Ontario to Mont Tremblant, Quebec to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; south to central Mississippi to northern Georgia ). It is endangered in Wisconsin, New Jersey and Mississippi. In the Windsor/Essex County, Ontario region; it occurred sporadically around Point Pelee as well as the Ohio shore during the 1800s.
The ovate leaves, up to 4 x 4 ( rarely 8 x 4 ) inches are deep green.
The creamy-white flowers are borne on stalks up to 2 ( rarely 3 ) feet, over a period up to 6 weeks during mid-spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in partial to full shade on moist, acidic to neutral, humus-rich, well drained soil.
* photos taken on May 5 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on May 3 2014 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on May 10 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 8 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 4 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 17 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on Apr 23 2017 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
* photos taken on Jul 17 2017 in Ottawa, ON
* photos taken on July 9 2023 @ Scenic Caves, Collingwood, ON
'Dark Star'
Reaches up to 10 x 16 inches, with foliage that is bright green with very dark centers. It makes a great groundcover.
The abundant, white flowers are borne on dense bottlebrush-like spikes, up to 13 inches high, during late spring. Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
Tiarella polyphylla ( Himalayan Foam Flower )
A clump-forming perennial, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet, that is native to moist mountain coniferous forests from the Himalayas to much of Japan; south to northern Burma.
The toothed, 5-lobed, heart-shaped leaves are up to 3 x 4 inches in size. The foliage is mid-green.
The pinkish-cream flowers are borne on branched sprays during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 7 to 9 in partial to full shade on moist, cool, acidic to neutral, humus-rich, well drained soil.
'Rosea'
Deep pink flowers.
Tiarella trifoliata ( Threeleaf Foam Flower )
A clumping perennial, reaching up to 20 inches x 2 feet, that is native to western North America ( from Kodiak, Alaska to Atlin, British Columbia to Dawson Creek, B.C. to central Alberta; south to central California to Idaho ).
The trifoliate leaves are up to 4 x 5 inches in size. The foliage is bright green.
The white flowers are borne during summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
Tiarella wherryi ( Wherry's Foamflower )
A perennial forming a semi-evergreen mound, up to 8 inches x 2 feet, native to the eastern U.S. ( from Tennessee to Virginia; south to Mississippi to Georgia ). It is similar to Tiarella cordifolia but more southerly in range and non-stoloniferous.
The 5 lobed leaves, up to 5.5 ( rarely over 3 ) inches, that are hairy, bright green, turning to red during winter.
The white to soft pink flowers are borne on stalks up to 2 feet in height, profuse during late spring, sporadically through summer until the first autumn frost.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in partial to full shade on just about any moist, humus-rich, well drained soil.
'Bronze Beauty'
Forms a clump up to 2 feet across, with reddish-bronze to purple foliage.
The flowers are pinkish-white.
'Donvegan'
Forms a clump, up to 12 inches across, with deeply cut, mid-green leaves.
The whitish-pink flowers are borne on stalks up to 6 inches in height.
'Eco Maple Leaf'
Foliage is shaped like that of the Sugar Maple
'Eco Red Heart'
Forms a clump up to 3 feet across foliage that is mid-green with deep red centers.
'Heronswood Mist'
Forms a clump up to 10 inches x 2 feet, with fuzzy leaves covered in cream frosting.
The foliage turns pinkish overtoned during cold weather.
The white flowers borne during spring.
Tiarella hybrids
Tiarella 'Black Snowflake'
Forms a clump, up to 7 x 25 inches in 2.5 years, eventually to 8 inches x 2.5+ feet. The stolons can spread in each direction, up to 4.5 inches per year.
The very deeply cut leaves, are luxuriant glossy bright green with a blackish-purple patterned on the inside. The leaves are up to 4.5 x 4 inches in size.
The light pink flowers are borne on stalks, up to a foot high, during mid to late spring with some repeat bloom later in the summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has very good resistance to powdery mildew.
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Brandywine'
Forms a vigorous, running clump up to 10 x 22 inches. The large, heart-shaped leaves, up to 4 inches across, are bright green with purplish-red veneation and centers. The foliage turns to bronze during autumn.
The pinkish-white flowers are borne on stems up to 1 foot high, during mid to late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
* photo taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on Jun 13 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Jul 15 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 3 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 17 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on Apr 26 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 9 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 25 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 13 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 15 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 8 2024 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 15 2024 in Columbia, MD
Tiarella 'Butterfly Wings'
Forms a clump up to 5.5 x 9 inches in one year, eventually to 1 foot across, with large deeply lobed, hand-shaped leaves that are luxuriant bright green with conspicuous deep coppery-red veining. The leaves average 2.4 x 2.2 inches in size.
The large, fragrant, light pink flowers are borne stalks up to 14 inches high, during spring.
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Candy Striper'
Forms an fast growing, attractive clump, up to 11 x 22 inches in 2 years, eventually slightly wider. The huge leaves, similar to that of 'Kimono' are luxuriant green with a deep burgundy stripe down the center of each lobe. This cultivar forms a striking combo with Pulmonaras and some Athyrium cultivars. The leaves average 6.5 x 5.2 inches in size.
The abundant flowers are pink in bud, opening to white to very pale pink. They are borne on spikes up to 18 inches high. Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has excellent mildew resistance.
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Crow Feather'
Forms a vigorous mounded clump, up to 9 x 23 inches in 2 years, eventually up to 1 x 2 feet.
The deeply lobed leaves that are bright green on the outside, marked purplish-black on the inside. The foliage during the winter is stunning reds and pinks with purplish-black in the middle. The leaves are up to 4.6 x 3.7" in size.
The abundant, showy pinkish-white flowers are borne on bottlebrush-like panicles, up to 14 inches high, during early spring. Requires shade.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
Tiarella 'Cygnet'
Forms a moderate growing clump, up to 14 x 25 inches.
The deeply lobed, star-shaped foliage is deep green and purple along the midrib. The foliage turns bronzy-purple during winter. The leaves are up to 4.2 x 4.2" in size.
The abundant, fragrant, tiny, white, foam-like flowers are borne on stalks up to 1.6 feet in height, during late spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Dark Eyes'
Forms a moderate growing clump of semi-running habit, up to 9 inches x 2 feet. It is an introduction from Terra Nova Nurseries.
The Maple-shaped foliage is green with a large center blotch of deep reddish-black. The foliage is very attractive red-bronze during spring.
The abundant, pinkish-white flowers are borne in bold upright inflorescences, up to 20 inches high, during mid to late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
Tiarella 'Delaware'
A groundcover perennial, reaching up to 6 inches x 1.5 feet in just one season. The large, rounded leaves are bright green with subtle deep purple markings along the veins. The very produse deep pink flowers are borne late spring to early summer on deep red stems.
A Plant Nouveau indroduction.
Tiarella 'Eco Eyed Glossy'
Forms a clump of very glossy mid-green foliage with fragrant white flowers.
Tiarella 'Eco Slick Rock'
A low growing, stoloniferous spreading groundcover perennial with small, deeply cut, deep green foliage. The flowers are fragrant and pale pink.
Tiarella 'Elizabeth Oliver'
A vigorous, low groundcover perennial forming a clump, up to 10 inches x 3 feet and spreading by runners up to 5 inches in length.
The deeply lobed leaves, up to 3 inches across, are bright green with a blackish-purple interior veining pattern. The foliage turns rich purple in autumn.
The flowers borne on stalks up to 15 inches high, are white with red tints.
Hardy zones 3 to 8. Introduced by Charles Oliver of Primrose Path.
* photos taken on May 5 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on April 12 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photos taken on Apr 26 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 9 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 13 2022 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on Apr 25 2022 in Ellicott City, MD
* photos taken on May 5 2022 in Ellicott City, MD
* photos taken on May 12 2022 in Columbia, MD
'Fancy Trails'
A trailing perennial, reaching up to 10 inches x 2 feet.
The star-shaped leaves are bright green with deep reddish-purple centers.
The pinkish-white flowers appear during mid to late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photos taken on May 29 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 27 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 17 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 18 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 16 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 18 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 25 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 29 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 21 2024 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Aug 10 2024 in Columbia, MD
Tiarella 'Filigree Lace'
Forms a mound of foliage that is lacy with a blackish-green patch at the base. The flowers are white.
Tiarella 'Green Sword'
Clumping in habit with deeply-lobed, bright green foliage.
Tiarella 'Heronswood Mist'
Forms a clump up to 1 foot across with foliage that is marbled and blotched with creamy-white. The flowers are white.
Tiarella 'Inkblot'
Forms a moderate growing, dense, compact clump up to 9 x 12 inches in size.
The shallowly-lobed foliage is glossy mid-green with a large black blotch.
The pale pink flowers are borne in spikes up to 14 inches high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'
Forms a moderate growing clump up to 8 inches x 2 feet in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The large deeply-lobed, hand-shaped leaves that are luxuriant mid-green with large interior deep red markings. The foliage turns bronze-purple during winter. The leaves are up to 4 x 4 inches in size.
The large, very fragrant, white flowers are borne stalks up to 16 inches high, during spring.
Hardy zones 4 +, it has excellent powdery mildew resistance.
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Jeepers Creepers'
Forms a vigorous, dense, weed supressing spreading mat, up to 7 x 13 inches in 1.5 years, eventually to 8 inches x 3 feet.
The deeply-lobed leaves are mid-green with dramatic purple-black centers. The foliage turns bronze-red during winter. The leaves average 4 x 3.7 inches in size.
The showy pale pink to white flowers are borne on stalks up to 1.7 feet high during spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo taken on Apr 30 2022 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Lehigh'
Forms a clump, up to 6 inches x 1 foot, with deeply lobed, bright green leaves with deep maroon markings fanning out from the leaf center.
The orangish-pink flowers are profusely borne on atop strong flower stalks from late spring into early summer.
A Plant Nouveau indroduction.
* photo taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
Tiarella 'Maple Leaf'
Clumping with Maple-like foliage that is bronzy-green.
Tiarella 'Marmorata'
Foliage is bronze at first, turning to deep green with purple spotting.
The flowers are deep red to purple.
Tiarella 'Mint Chocolate'
Forms a clump, up to 7.6 x 12 inches in 2 years, eventually to 9 inches x 2 feet. The fuzzy, long, Maple-shaped leaves are up to 5.6 x 5 inches in size.The foliage is mid-green with chocolate-brown overlay.
The flowers are borne on spikes up to 10 inches high, during early spring. Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Mystic Mist'
Very vigorous, fast growing and clumping, reaching up to 5 x 11 inches in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The foliage is bright green with prominent red veins and white speckled variegation. The foliage turns a very showy pink in autumn. The leaves average 3.7 x 3 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne in spikes up to 9 inches high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has good resistance to powdery mildew.
* patent photos
Tiarella 'Neon Lights'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 9 x 19 inches in 1.5 years, eventually to 12 x 22 inches.
The huge palmate leaves have very wide purplish-black centers and neon green edges. The leaves average 4 x 3.8 inches in size.
The abundant, large white flowers are borne on stalks, up to 18 inches in height, during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it has excellent resistance to powdery mildew.
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Ninja'
Forms a clump up to 9 x 20 inches in the 2nd year, eventually to 9 inches x 2 feet.
The deeply lobed, palm-shaped leaves, up to 3.8 x 3 inches in size, are deep green with black-purple centers. The foliage turns deep purple during autumn.
The flowers, borne on stems up to 15 inches high, are pale pink fading to white.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Oakleaf'
Forming a fast growing, rhizomatous spreading clump, up to 10 inches x 2 feet ( rarely 3 feet ) across; it is similar to Tiarella cordifolia, except for deep green leaves that are lobed and shaped like that of an Oak.
The very profuse pale pink flowers are borne on tall spikes, up to 2 feet in height.
Looks great as an edging or in rock gardens.
* photo taken on May 17 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on Jun 13 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Jul 15 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Oct 3 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 9 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 5 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 1 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Dec 1 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 17 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 23 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Dec 2 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 20 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 5 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 19 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 20 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 28 2024 in Columbia, MD
Tiarella 'Octoraro'
A groundcover perennial, reaching up to 8 x 14 inches in 2 years, eventually to 8 inches x 2.1 feet, A Plant Nouveau indroduction. The maple-shaped leaves are up to 5 x 4.5 inches in size. The foliage is mid-green with a black network pattern.
The bright creamy-pink flowers, up to 14 inches high, are borne atop thick flower stalks from late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Pink Brushes'
Forms a clump up to 8 x 13 inches in one year, eventually up to 1.5 feet wide.
Vigorous with large mid-green leaves that have a deep purple central blotch. The foliage turns to red or bronze during autumn. The leaves are up to 4 x 3.6 inches in size.
The pink flowers are borne on dense spikes up to 13 inches high, that persist longer than most.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photos
Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket'
Forms a clump up to 7 x 16 inches in 2 years, eventually to 8 inches high. The large deeply-lobed, hand-shaped leaves that are luxuriant, glossy mid green with large interior deep red markings. The foliage turns to bronze or even nearly black during autumn. The leaves are up to 3.6 x 3.2 inches in size.
The large, fragrant, bright pink flowers are borne stalks up to 14 inches high, during spring.
Hardy zones 5 to 9, it has good resistance to powdery mildew.
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Pirates Patch'
Forming a vigorous spreading clump, up to 7 x 19 inches in 2 years, eventually to 10 inches x 2 feet across.
The broad, uncut foliage that is mid-green with purplish-black centers. The foliage turns bronze-red during autumn. The leaves are up to 4.3 x 3.7 inches in size.
The very abundant, creamy-white flowers are borne on stalks up to 20 inches in height. As many as 250 flower spikes have been recorded on a 3 year old plant. It mostly blooms duirng late spring through there may be some repeat bloom during summer and into autumn. Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has good resistance to powdery mildew.
* photo taken on annual Horticultural Society of Maryland Garden Tour
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Running Tapestry'
A stoloniferous, fast spreading groundcover perennial, reaching up to 1 x 3 feet. It was introduced by Jim Pyler of Natural Landscapes Nursery in Pennsylvania.
The velvety, deeply-cut, heart-shaped foliage is mid-green with deep red veining. The foliage turns bronze-red during winter.
The abundant, tiny white flowers are borne over a period lasting up to 6 weeks during spring.
Hardy zones 2 to 8
* photo taken on May 16 2010 @ Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, MD
* photos taken on May 15 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on Sep 26 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photos taken on Apr 17 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on Dec 28 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 25 2022 in Columbia, MD
Tiarella 'Skeleton Key'
Forms a rapid spreading, stoloniferous clump up to 6 inches x 2 feet.
The very deeply-cut, lacy foliage that is semi-glossy, deep bronzy-green in color, turning to bronze-purple during winter. The leaves are up to 4 inches wide.
The white flowers are borne atop 12 inch stalks during a period lasting up to 1.5 months during mid to late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photo taken on May 16 2024 in Columbia, MD
Tiarella 'Skid's Variegated'
Foliage is pale green and speckled with creamy-white spots.
The showy foliage turns deep orange during winter and early spring.
Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'
Forms a dense clump up to 7 x 10 inches in 2 years, eventually to 7 x 12 inches in size. It often retains its foliage during winter from zones 5 and south.
The deeply, long-lobed foliage is mid-green with a deep purple midrib. The leaves are up to 3 x 3.2 inches in size.
The abundant, pale pink flowers appear on bottlebrush inflorescenes up to 12 inches high, during mid-spring. The flower inflorescenes are up to 0.6 inches wide.
Hardy zones 3 to 9, it has excellent powdery mildew resistance.
* photos taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA
* photo taken on Apr 20 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 13 2022 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on Apr 16 2023 in Ellicott City, MD
* photos taken on Apr 26 2024 in Ellicott City, MD
Tiarella 'Sugar & Spice'
Forms a vigorous clump up to 1 x 1 feet in 2 years, eventually to 1 x 1.3 feet.
The dramatic lacy foliage appears to be lacquered throughout the year. The leaves are burgundy-red with a lush glossy green border on each lobe. The leaves are up to 3.3 x 2.8 inches in size.
The abundant whitish-pink flowers are borne on stalks, up to 16 inches in height.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has good resistance to powdery mildew.
* photos taken on May 16 2024 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Tiarella 'Susquehanna'
A very vigorous, low, spreading, semi-evergreen groundcover perennial, reaching up to 4 inches x 3 feet ( 2 inches x 2 feet in just one season ). An introduction from Plants Nouveau.
The very deeply-lobed foliage is mid-green and heavily marked deep purple to black. The foliage generally persists into early spring as the new leaves emerge.
The abundant, white flowers are borne mid spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 ( 3 on protected sites )
* photo taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on Apr 17 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
Tiarella 'Tiger Stripe'
Forms a moderate growing clump, up to 1 x 2 feet.
The glossy bright yellow-green foliage has distinct purplish-red veins. The foliage turns reddish-bronze during autumn and remains evergreen in mild climates. The 3 to 5 lobed leaves are up to 4 inches wide.
The pinkish-cream flowers are borne on spikes, up to 12 inches high, during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 9, it has excellent tolerance of heat and humidity.
Tiarella 'Wissahickon'
A vigorous spreader, reaching up to 6 x 8 inches during the first year, to 7 x 12+ inches during the 2nd year, eventually to 1 foot in height. An excellent groundcover plant, it can spread up to 8 inches during the first growing season. A Plant Nouveau indroduction.
The sharply-toothed leaves are very glossy bright-green. The semi-evergreen foliage turns deep red in winter. The leaves are up to 4 x 3.6 inches in size.
The white flowers are borne on spikes up to 14 inches high, over a long season from late spring to mid summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 ( 3 on protected sites )
* patent photos
ADDITIONAL CULTIVARS
https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/tiarella-oregon-trail/
https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/tiarella-pacific-crest/
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