Also known as Northern Foamflower · Stoloniferous Foamflower
Creeping Foamflower (Tiarella stolonifera) is a low-growing perennial groundcover known for its attractive foliage and delicate, foamy white flower spikes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Dappled sunlight or morning sun is ideal. Avoid intense afternoon sun.
Regular
75% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil.
Well-drained, Humus-rich
50% intensity
Temperate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat.
Light
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Tiarella stolonifera thrives in damp conditions, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less active.
Minimal pruning is required. Remove any dead or damaged foliage at any time. After flowering, you can trim back spent flower stalks to tidy the plant and encourage a second bloom.
Pinching back tips in early spring can promote bushier growth.
Easily propagated by division of its creeping stolons. In spring or early autumn, carefully separate rooted stolons and replant them in prepared soil.
You can also propagate from seed, though this is a slower method and may result in variations.
Repot Tiarella stolonifera every 2-3 years, or when it becomes pot-bound. Spring is the ideal time. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss and perlite.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Creeping Foamflower (Tiarella stolonifera)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Tiarella |
| Species | Tiarella stolonifera |
Similar in genus Tiarella
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
