How much sun does Foamflower need?

Foamflower grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Foamflower bloom?

Foamflower blooms in April and May.

Where is Foamflower native?

Foamflower (Tiarella stolonifera) is native to CT, KY, MA, MD and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Foamflower attract?

Foamflower draws native bees and small flies.

Foamflower

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Tiarella stolonifera

Last reviewed: October 2026

Foamflower (Tiarella stolonifera) is a perennial forb native to CT, KY, MA, MD and 14 more states. It blooms in April and May. The flowers draw native bees and small flies.

Toxicity unknown

Foamflower (Tiarella stolonifera) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

6"–12" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Apr, May

Native to

CT, KY, MA, MD and 14 more states

Pollinators

native bees, small flies

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A low, mounding woodland groundcover with maple-shaped leaves and airy spikes of small, fluffy white flowers in spring. Spreads by stolons to form a tidy, even carpet under trees.

Growing Foamflower

Grow Foamflower in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 6 to 12 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its spring flower spikes provide nectar for small native bees and flies in the woodland understory.

Common questions

How much sun does Foamflower need?: Foamflower grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Foamflower bloom?: Foamflower blooms in April and May.
Where is Foamflower native?: Foamflower (Tiarella stolonifera) is native to CT, KY, MA, MD and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Foamflower attract?: Foamflower draws native bees and small flies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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