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Tiarella Cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'

Heartleaf Foamflower, Running Tapestry Foamflower

Running Tapestry Foamflower spreads through slender runners, covering shaded ground with deeply cut leaves marked by red speckles. Upright white flower spikes brighten the patch in spring and early summer.

Its spreading habit is useful for linking plants in a woodland border. Burgundy tones can appear after frost, adding interest beyond the flowering season. Allow room for the runners to extend and form a connected planting.

Choose partial or full shade and moist, organic-rich soil with good drainage. Keep it from drying out, and avoid winter waterlogging.

Size
• Height: 10–12 in
• Width: 12–18 in

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4–8

Best Uses
• Woodland Gardens
• Ground Cover
• Border
• Mass Planting

Plant type
Groundcover, Perennial
Height
10-12 in
Width
12-18 in
Hardiness zones
4–8
Sunlight
Part shade to full shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Flower color
White
Leaf color
Green, Red
Fall color
Burgundy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Soil
Humus rich, Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Border, Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Woodland Gardens
Shape
Low Spreading, Mat forming
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
Yes
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No