Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly' typically starts flowering in April.
foam flower
Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'
The Foam Flower, Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly', is a unique, showy perennial plant. It produces fantastical white, pink or purple flower clusters above its mounding, dark green foliage which has a deeply-cut fringed edge and chocolate-purple tones. Its leaves look as if a fairy had taken her wand and created miniature butterflies out of lace. Its neat, compact habit, makes 'Iron Butterfly' ideal for edging, massing and container planting. 'Iron Butterfly' also rewards gardeners, with its attractive, modest-sized foliage, in addition to airy spring blooms. An overall easy to maintain variety, this Foam Flower is a stand-out favorite of gardeners and butterfly enthusiasts.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
bronze,green,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Foam flower should be watered lightly and regularly once the soil becomes slightly dry. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water your foam flower when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. For best results, water your foam flower in the morning when temperatures are lower and the sun isn't too bright. Avoid overwatering and ensure the roots never have standing water by watering slowly and deeply.
sunlight
Foam flower (Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly') needs plenty of sunlight to flourish. When grown outdoors, it should be placed in a location that gets at least 4 or 5 hours of direct sunlight each day. When grown indoors, it should be placed near a south- or west-facing window to ensure it receives enough light. Foam flower (Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly') does best in bright, indirect sunlight and can tolerate partial shade, but it's important to protect it from intense mid-day sun.
pruning
Foam flower (Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly') should be pruned in early spring before new growth emerges. Pruning should be minimal and should involve removing any dead or diseased stems. As foam flower plants naturally form balanced clumps with short stems and a crown of foliage, it is best to cut back the flower stems lightly but not to remove too much foliage. If the clump becomes too large, it may be lightly divided into several sections. Growing foam flower in full sun and well-draining soil encourages a tight growth habit that requires little or no pruning.
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Starts Flowering
