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Threeleaf Foamflower

Tiarella trifoliata

The Threeleaf Foamflower is a pretty little plant with delicate white flowers that look like tiny stars! It grows in shady places and adds beauty to the forest floor.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Threeleaf Foamflower has delicate spikes of frothy white, sometimes pink-tinged, star-like flowers that appear to float above its foliage. Its bright green leaves are distinctly three-lobed and can turn reddish-bronze in cooler temperatures, making it easily recognizable.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilySaxifragaceaeGenusTiarella
Threeleaf Foamflower
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Threeleaf Foamflower

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its frothy white flowers look like seafoam, sparkling beautifully in the deep forest shade!

Native peoples used foamflower leaves to make soothing poultices for bug bites and stings!

The leaves can change to beautiful reddish or bronze colors when cold weather arrives!

This plant is sometimes called 'Coolwort' because it absolutely loves chilly, damp places!

Special abilities

Ability

Foamy Blooms

Threeleaf Foamflower has delicate white flowers that cluster, creating a beautiful foamy appearance in the forest to attract tiny pollinators.

Ability

Shade Lover

This plant thrives in deep shade, using specialized leaves to capture scarce sunlight on the dark forest floor.

Ability

Creeping Roots

Threeleaf Foamflower can spread by sending out underground rhizomes, helping it form lush carpets of foliage.

Measurements & details

Height
15-30 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Threeleaf Foamflower?

15-30 cm

How wide does Threeleaf Foamflower spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Threeleaf Foamflower?

0.5-1 cm

When does Threeleaf Foamflower bloom?

Spring

Is Threeleaf Foamflower edible?

No

Is Threeleaf Foamflower toxic?

None

What is Threeleaf Foamflower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Threeleaf Foamflower pollinated?

Insect

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