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Tiarella ‘Starfish’ | Starfish Foamflower

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DESCRIPTION
Tiarella ‘Starfish’ forms low mounds of deeply cut, star-shaped green leaves marked with dark burgundy central patterning that intensifies in cool seasons. In spring, airy spires of soft white, lightly pink-flushed flowers rise above the foliage, creating a fine textured haze of bloom that persists for several weeks. Its evergreen foliage provides quiet structure through winter in mild climates and conditions.

Bred in North America from woodland species, it flowers in mid to late spring and suits shaded borders, path edges, and naturalistic ground layers where delicate bloom and patterned foliage create lasting seasonal interest, offering gentle continuity across changing seasons in sheltered plantings nearby.

DESCRIPTION
Tiarella ‘Starfish’ forms low mounds of deeply cut, star-shaped green leaves marked with dark burgundy central patterning that intensifies in cool seasons. In spring, airy spires of soft white, lightly pink-flushed flowers rise above the foliage, creating a fine textured haze of bloom that persists for several weeks. Its evergreen foliage provides quiet structure through winter in mild climates and conditions.

Bred in North America from woodland species, it flowers in mid to late spring and suits shaded borders, path edges, and naturalistic ground layers where delicate bloom and patterned foliage create lasting seasonal interest, offering gentle continuity across changing seasons in sheltered plantings nearby.

  • Family: Saxifragaceae
    Height: 8 to 12 in
    Width: 12 to 18 in
    Foliage color: Deeply cut, star-shaped leaves in rich green with prominent dark maroon to chocolate central markings
    Flower color: Soft white to very pale blush pink in airy, bottlebrush-like spikes held above the foliage
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring, sometimes with light rebloom in early summer
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower stems after bloom and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Bees and other early-season pollinators

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Pathways & Walkways
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Oxalis                 Kalmias
         Trilliums             Sword ferns
         Violets                Rodgersias

    Design Tip:
    Echo the distinctive foliage shape in small drifts to create rhythm beneath trees and larger shrubs. Layer contrasting leaf forms with ferns, broad-leaved perennials, and spring bloomers to build a woodland planting that remains textured and visually engaging all season.