Threeleaf Foamflower
Tiarella trifoliata
Also known as Sugarscoop, Lace Foamflower, Western Foamflower
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A low-growing perennial with three-lobed foliage and delicate white or pink flower spikes that emerge in spring. It makes an excellent groundcover for shaded woodland gardens and moist areas.
Why grow it
Threeleaf Foamflower offers a fine-textured, low groundcover option for shaded woodland settings where many perennials struggle, particularly in moist or consistently cool soils. Its delicate flower spikes provide subtle spring interest without aggressive spread, making it useful for stabilizing slopes or filling gaps beneath shrubs and trees in native plant communities.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistently moist soil and may thin or decline in dry shade or during extended dry periods without supplemental water. It tends to spread slowly, so patience is needed before it establishes as a dense groundcover, and it may be crowded out if surrounded by vigorous competing plants.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing perennial with three-lobed foliage and delicate white or pink flower spikes that emerge in spring. It makes an excellent groundcover for shaded woodland gardens and moist areas.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Threeleaf Foamflower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Threeleaf Foamflower offers a fine-textured, low groundcover option for shaded woodland settings where many perennials struggle, particularly in moist or consistently cool soils. Its delicate flower spikes provide subtle spring interest without aggressive spread, making it useful for stabilizing slopes or filling gaps beneath shrubs and trees in native plant communities.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistently moist soil and may thin or decline in dry shade or during extended dry periods without supplemental water. It tends to spread slowly, so patience is needed before it establishes as a dense groundcover, and it may be crowded out if surrounded by vigorous competing plants.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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