

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.
Heart-shaped, deeply lobed leaves with intricate veining.
Elongated clusters of tiny, star-shaped, creamy white flowers.
Small, dry capsule fruit, approximately 0.2 inches (5 mm) in length.
Roundish to egg-shaped leaves, 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) broad.
Basal rosette pattern of leaves with three to seven shallow, toothed lobes.
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.
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.
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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Scientific Classification of Heartleaf foamflower