Black Velvet foam flower
Tiarella 'Black Velvet'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pinkish-white
Notes
'Black Velvet' foam flower (Tiarella 'Black Velvet') is a perennial for woodland gardens, shade borders, and groundcover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. Pinkish-white flowers open in late spring. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Skywriter hosta, Twinleaf, and Appalachian sedge.