- Botanical name: Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'
- Common name: Foam flower
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
White
Green
- Key features:
- Scented flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'
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Plant size
30cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
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Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
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 Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
