Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Tiarellas have heuchera-like leaves, which are often spotted or patterned with mahogany blotches and develop a rich red hue in autumn. In late spring and early summer, short upright spikes of foamy flowers are borne just above the foliage. Plants look best grown as ground cover in shady wild and woodland gardens, or in shady borders planted with hostas and hardy ferns.

Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly' has large, deeply cut leaves with lime-green edges and a purple-black centre. In late spring delicate spikes of fragrant, soft-pink flowers appear on tall stems. It's ideal for using as ground cover and edging paths in moist, shady parts of the garden.

For best results grow Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly' in moist but well-drained soil, in partial to full shade. Protect plants from winter wet, and divide clumps in spring or autumn.

Plant calendar

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Flowersyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyesyesyes
Pruneyesyes

Tiarella ‘Iron butterfly’ and wildlife

Tiarella ‘Iron butterfly’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Tiarella ‘Iron butterfly’ poisonous?

Tiarella ‘Iron butterfly’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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