Tiarella 'Black Snowflake' PP13684 COPF |
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One of the most elegant foamflowers to date, 'Black Snowflake' PP13684 sports deeply dissected, glossy, green leaves with prominent black-purple centers. The new growth is nearly all black, resembling its namesake. Typical of Tiarella, this coloration is more pronounced in cooler weather.
This selection is a clump-former. Lightly fragrant, white, star-like flowers appear on 12 inch tall spikes in spring. They seem to capture the filtered sunlight, lighting up their shady surroundings.
Tiarellas are riding on a tidal wave of popularity thanks to their shade tolerance, unusual leaf shape, dramatically marked foliage, repeat flowering, and light fragrance.
Breeder: Dan Heims
Introducer: Terra Nova Nurseries
Origin: Native Cultivar
Characteristics:
Height:
8 Inches
Spread:
12 Inches
Scape Height:
12 Inches
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Full shade (< 4 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
Consistent water needs
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early Spring
Mid-spring
Late spring
Early summer
Looking for seasonal interest?:
Evergreen (in some or all zones)
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Woodland/Shade
Eclectic
Tiarellas prefer woodland conditions: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and dappled to full shade. If properly sited, they will keep their nice foliage all winter long, shedding it only when the warmer days of spring arrive.