Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'

Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia) ‘Running Tapestry’ spreads vigorously by stolons to form a ground cover, but will also agreeably mingle with other shade-loving woodland plants, to form a lovely tapestry . Leaves are deeply dissected, with rusty red markings around the veins and good fall color. Spikes of delicate, white, starry flowers rise above the low mat of leaves in spring, attracting pollinators. Discovered by native plant grower Jim Plyler of Natural Landscapes Nursery. Foam Flower blooms with our native Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) in spring and combines well with clump-forming Sedges (Carex spp.) and Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans).

This small woodland genus has a few species that are useful in the shade garden, but exciting new selections and hybrids of our native North American species are now available. They provide attractive carpets of foliage throughout the season and a mass of bloom in spring. Hardy and long-lived in average to humus-rich soil.

For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.

We want our customers to receive strong, healthy plants that are ready to thrive in their gardens and homes. Here's what we'd like you to know about our shipping practices.

Delivery Timing

We aim to deliver your plants at as close to the proper time for planting in your area as possible. To do so, we consider the USDA Hardiness Zone to which we're shipping, current and forecasted weather at the destination and along the shipping route, and whether your plants are ready for transplant.

In spring, we ship first to the warmest regions and move north as planting conditions improve. For fall deliveries, we begin with the coolest regions and work south. We frequently adjust shipping schedules when extreme weather could put plants at risk while in transit or soon after arrival.

Because different plants reach readiness at different rates and are weather-sensitive in varying degree, a single order may be delivered via multiple shipments. Plants sold as part of a collection, or that are otherwise meant to arrive together, will be shipped together. Please contact our customer service team with two weeks' advance notice if you anticipate being away at the expected time of delivery. 

Tracking information for each package is delivered via email. 

Plant & Container Sizes

We deliver plants in various sizes and stages of growth, and the product detail pages of our website indicate the form and/or pot size in which the plant will be delivered. Pot sizes range from 1 pint to 1 gallon and larger. Many perennials, roses, shrubs and vines are delivered bareroot - that is, not in a container at all. Bulbs and tubers are generally delivered bareroot and fully dormant. We choose container sizes and delivery methods based on how each plant grows best, how we can minimize transplant shock, and how to minimize unnecessary bulk/weight in shipment. 

Caring for Your Plants Upon Arrival

It is important to acclimate greenhouse-grown plants to life outdoors. All plant shipments include simple instructions for handling your plants upon arrival. Further how-to information, including planting instructions, is available on each plant's product page.

Latin Name Pronunciation: tee-uh-rel'uh  

Best in partial shade or shade in moist soil enriched with lots of organic matter. Tolerates a fair measure of drought once established. Foliage is evergreen, with attractive bronze hues in winter.

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