Foamflower produces maple-shaped basal leaves in a low-growing cluster. It will spread slowly to form a groundcover in the shade garden. It produces a raceme of delicate white to pink flowers in late spring.
Pollinator Type
Bees, butterflies
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
4 to 9
Height
1 ft.
Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Light
Shade, Partial Shade
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
White, Pink
Bloom Time
May, June
Design Considerations
Ground cover for shaded areas.
Care and Maintenance
Can remove spent flowers after bloom.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues. Tolerates rabbits and deer.
Establishment and Propagation
Divide in fall. Plant from plug or start from seed.
Commercial Availability
Rarely available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Alumroot
Native Status
Not naturally occurring in Illinois, but native to neighboring states.
Fall Color
Leaves may turn a reddish color or remain evergreen through winter.
Growth habit
A low-growing, slowly spreading groundcover.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
