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Heartleaf Foamflower
Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Heartleaf Foamflower
Tiarella Cordifolia
Order: Saxafragales Family: Saxifragaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Heartleaf Foamflower
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season May
ImageUrl Tiarella-001
Photographer DP
Location Abbotsbury
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Foamflower is a perennial herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and delicate, frothy white flowers that bloom in spring. The flowers grow in racemes and are often fragrant, adding ornamental value to gardens. Its foliage turns reddish-bronze in autumn, providing seasonal interest.

Distribution

Native to eastern North America, it thrives in woodland habitats and shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - There are no known edible uses for this plant.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - There are no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - Safe for pets, with no known harmful effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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