Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 406 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135731
Common Names
- Three-Leaved Tiarella
- Three-Leaved Foamflower
- Three-Leaved Tiarella
Description
Tiarella trifoliata (also called Three-Leaved Foamflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a basal rosette of trifoliate leaves and bears white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands, stream banks, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tiarella trifoliata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its small, white flowers and is often used in floral arrangements and bouquets. The plant is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a hedge or border.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tiarella trifoliata var. laciniata Wheelock
Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata Kurtz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tiarella trifoliata has white, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tiarella trifoliata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 10 cm. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Tiarella trifoliata
Tiarella trifoliata is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.
Species in the Tiarella genus
Species in the Saxifragaceae family
Astilbe amabilis,
Astilbe apoensis,
Astilbe biternata,
Astilbe crenatiloba,
Astilbe formosa,
Astilbe glaberrima,
Astilbe grandis,
Astilbe hachijoensis,
Astilbe japonica,
Astilbe khasiana,
Astilbe longicarpa,
Astilbe longipilosa,
Astilbe macrocarpa,
Astilbe macroflora,
Astilbe microphylla,
Astilbe okuyamae,
Astilbe papuana,
Astilbe philippinensis,
Astilbe photeinophylla,
Astilbe platyphylla,
Astilbe rivularis,
Astilbe rubra,
Astilbe shikokiana,
Astilbe simplicifolia,
Astilbe thunbergii,
Astilbe tsushimensis,
Astilbe longipedicellata,
Astilboides tabularis,
Bensoniella oregona,
Bergenia ciliata,
Bergenia crassifolia,
Bergenia emeiensis,
Bergenia hissarica,
Bergenia pacumbis,
Bergenia purpurascens,
Bergenia scopulosa,
Bergenia stracheyi,
Bergenia tianquanensis,
Bergenia ugamica,
Bolandra californica,
Bolandra oregana,
Boykinia aconitifolia,
Boykinia intermedia,
Boykinia lycoctonifolia,
Boykinia major,
Boykinia occidentalis,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia rotundifolia,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia cincinnata,