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Tiarella
Also called False miterwort, Foamflowers
Tiarella, or foamflowers, is a genus of small perennial woodland plants in the saxifrage family, with the most commonly grown members native to eastern North America. They thrive in cool, moist, shaded spots with rich soil, where they spread slowly into foamy carpets of flowers.
Tiarella, the foamflowers, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae. The generic name Tiarella means "little turban", which suggests the shape of the seed capsules. Worldwide there are seven species, one each in eastern Asia and western North America, plus five species in eastern North America. As of October 2022, the taxonomy of Tiarella in eastern North America is in flux.
Many hybrids are known and cultivated. The following have been given the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:
Tiarella Angel Wings = 'Gowing'
Tiarella is native to Asia and North America. It has been introduced into Norway.
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