Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf' is a shade loving perennial prized for its deeply lobed foliage which resembles oak leaves and often develops rich red and bronze tones in fall. Produces spikes of frothy white flowers that brighten beds and gardens alike! Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 12 - 18 in Bloom Time: Mid to late spring Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well drained woodland soils Watering Needs: Medium; consistent moisture preferred Deer Resistance: Deer resistant but may be browsed when young or during drought Native Status Native to eastern North America. The cultivar 'Oakleaf' is selected for its distinctive foliage shape and seasonal color but retains strong ecological value for native gardens. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Butterflies Supports early spring butterflies like Spring Azure with nectar rich flowers. Bees Provides valuable spring nectar for native bees, including small mining bees and sweat bees active in shaded habitats. Hummingbirds Occasionally visited by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds searching for early nectar sources in shaded areas. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space plants 12 - 18 in apart to encourage a ground covering colony and reduce weeding in woodland settings. Landscape Placement Excellent for shaded borders, underplantings, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas. Blends well with ferns and other spring blooming natives. Companion Plants Heuchera americana (Alumroot) - Offers foliage contrast and overlapping bloom time, creating a dynamic understory pairing. Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern) - Provides evergreen structure and pairs well with the seasonal texture of Tiarella. Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox) - Brings soft lavender blue spring flowers that complement the white blooms of 'Oakleaf.' Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge) - Adds grassy texture and functions as a native ground cover alongside Tiarella. Maianthemum racemosum (False Solomon’s Seal) - Tall arching stems provide contrast and extend seasonal interest in part shade.
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