Names
- Common Names
- Foamflower, Heartleaf Foamflower, False Miterwort
Growth
- Height
- 5 to 15 inches
- Spread
- 12-24 inches
- Growth Rate
- Slow
Appearance
- Bloom Color
- White, Pink, and Purple
- Foliage Color
- Green to reddish tones, with autumn coloration ranging from bronze to bronzy red
- Fall Foliage Color
- Red to bronze
Environment
- Hardiness Zones
- Zones 3-9
- Sunlight Requirements
- Ideal for partial shade, tolerates full shade and partial sun.
- Soil Type
- Moist, loamy soil with good drainage and a pH between 6.5 and 7.0
- Soil Drainage
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5 (acidic to neutral)
Lifecycle
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Leaf Lifecycle
- Semi-deciduous
- Seasons of Interest
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Bloom Time
- Spring to Early Summer
Reproduction
- Propagation Methods
- Seeds, Cuttings, Division, and Runners
Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, moths, pollinating flies, and birds (via songbirds and Ruffed Grouse)
References