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Foamflower Iron Butterfly in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'

 

Foamflower 'Iron Butterfly'

Tiarella is a genus of 7 species of low-growing perennials suitable for rock gardens or ground cover beneath trees and shrubs. They are closely allied to the genus Heuchera, bearing feathery spikes star-shaped flowers. 'Iron Butterfly' has deeply dissected green leaves that look a bit like fingers, and have dark red markings. The flowers, which are fragrant, are white with a hint of pink.

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plant Features
  • Foamflower Iron Butterfly likes partial shade to deep shade

    Partial shade to deep shade

  • Foamflower Iron Butterfly likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Foamflower Iron Butterfly is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Foamflower Iron Butterfly likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Foamflower 'Iron Butterfly'

Latin name

Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'

type

Herbaceous Perennial

family

Saxifragaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Foamflower Iron Butterfly likes partial shade to deep shade

    Partial shade to deep shade

  • Frost

    Foamflower Iron Butterfly is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Foamflower Iron Butterfly likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Foamflower Iron Butterfly likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Foamflower Iron Butterfly is 0.45meters x 0.30meters 0.45 M 0.30 M

Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'

Tiarella is a genus of 7 species of low-growing perennials suitable for rock gardens or ground cover beneath trees and shrubs. They are closely allied to the genus Heuchera, bearing feathery spikes star-shaped flowers. 'Iron Butterfly' has deeply dissected green leaves that look a bit like fingers, and have dark red markings. The flowers, which are fragrant, are white with a hint of pink.


Planting Season (Spring)

From Early Spring TO Late Spring

Plant in Spring in peaty or ordinary garden soil in a cool, shady position.

 

Propagate by Division

From Early Spring TO Late Spring

Divide and replant the roots in Spring.

 

Flowering Season (Summer)

From Early Summer TO Late Summer

Feathery spikes of flowers appear in abundance from early Summer to late Summer

 
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