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Heartleaf foamflower

How to identify Heartleaf foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)

Heartleaf foamflower, also known as Allegheny foamflower, Coolwort, Running Foam Flower

Heartleaf foamflower displays a clumping growth habit with heart-shaped, deeply lobed leaves marked by intricate veining. In spring, it sprouts slender, upright stems, reaching up to 20 inches (50 cm), that bear elongated clusters of tiny, star-shaped, creamy white flowers. These frothy blooms give heartleaf foamflower a delicate appearance, contrasting against the attractive green foliage that often exhibits hints of burgundy or bronze. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Heartleaf foamflower

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Heart-shaped, deeply lobed leaves with intricate veining.

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Elongated clusters of tiny, star-shaped, creamy white flowers.

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Small, dry capsule fruit, approximately 0.2 inches (5 mm) in length.

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Roundish to egg-shaped leaves, 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) broad.

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Basal rosette pattern of leaves with three to seven shallow, toothed lobes.

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Detailed Traits of Heartleaf foamflower

Leaf Features

The leaves of heartleaf foamflower are roundish to egg-shaped, 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) broad, and long-stalked. They feature a heart-shaped base and are divided into three to seven shallow, sharply toothed lobes. The leaves are basal, growing in a rosette pattern, and closely resemble those of a maple tree due to their distinct lobes and toothed edges. The texture is typically smooth with prominent vein patterns extending towards the lobes.

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Flower Features

The flowers of heartleaf foamflower exhibit a charming display of small, star-like blooms ranging from white to pink. These dainty flowers are clustered narrowly on the upper part of a leafless stalk, which rises above the plant’s leaves. Each flower has five small petals that taper into stalked bases. These delicate blooms typically appear in early spring, from April to June. The flower clusters are approximately 6 inches (15 cm) long, contributing to the graceful and airy appearance of the plant.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of heartleaf foamflower is a small, dry capsule approximately 0.2 inches (5 mm) in length. Ripening in late spring to early summer (May-June), it turns from green to brown as it matures. The capsule splits open to release numerous minute seeds that are light in weight, facilitating dispersal by wind. The fruit is borne on a slender stalk and is typically not fleshy or juicy. Its texture is papery, and it is devoid of any flashy or bright colors, blending seamlessly into the foliage.

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Key Facts About Heartleaf foamflower

Attributes of Heartleaf foamflower
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 40 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Fruit Color
Black
Stem Color
Green
Brown
Cream
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Heartleaf foamflower

Family
Saxifrage
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Species
Heartleaf foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)
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Distribution Map of Heartleaf foamflower

Heartleaf foamflower, a plant native to the temperate woodland zones of North America, has found its way across the Atlantic, introduced to regions of Northern and Western Europe. Widely cultivated, heartleaf foamflower has adapted to these foreign habitats, extending its presence beyond its original range.
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