The leaves have bristly hairs on their surface. Foliage turns shades of reddish copper in fall and winter.
Tiarella 'Sugar & Spice' is the result of extensive breeding efforts at Terra Nova Nurseries and perhaps the best Tiarella ever! The dramatic, lacy leaves are painted with heavily marked dark centers and have a shiny appearance that almost appears to be lacquered. In spring, a profusion of lightly fragrant bottlebrush flowers are displayed for a very long time. The flowers of Tiarella 'Sugar & Spice' are white with a unique pink frosting.
| Plant Types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Light: | Shade to Partial Sun |
| Height: | 8 inches to 1 foot |
| Width: | 1 foot to 2 feet |
| Zones: | 4a to 9b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring |
| Special Features: | Deer resistant, North American native |
| Shape: | Mounded |
| Fertilizer: | Composted Yard Trimmings, Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed® Continuous Release All Purpose Plant Food |
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Propagate from the seed in spring or when ripe. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).
Rhizomatous herbaceous perennial. Needs partial to full shade. Plants clump together and can reach up to 1 1/2 ft. tall. Works best as a groundcover for a woodland garden or shady border. T. cordifolia is fast-spreading.
Inflorescences are borne on narrow, erect stems from spring to summer. Colors can be white or pink.
Needs regular water. Plants don't do well with excessive winter moisture. Tolerant of many soil conditions, but does best in cool, humus-rich soil that is kept moist.
T. cordifolia spreads semi-rapidly.
Slugs. Tiarella is also susceptible to rust.