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Tiarella 'Oregon Trail'

Also Known As

  • Oregon Trail Trailing foam flower

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Tiarella 'Oregon Trail' plant details

Tiarella 'Oregon Trail' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, purple and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tiarella 'Oregon Trail'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, purple and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, rock garden, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tiarella 'Oregon Trail'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful non-invasive trailing groundcover in the shade garden or delightful in a hanging basket, this 5"t x 36"w trailer has nicely lobed, handsomely marked foliage. PSh-Sh/M PPAF
This rapid trailer is a wonderful ground cover in any shade garden. The leaves are deeply lobed and well marked. A very clean habit with a few, short spikes of white flowers. Works great in a hanging basket. A good replacement for English ivy as a groundcover or in baskets. Prefers moist, well drained soils.

Gardening facts about Tiarella 'Oregon Trail' plant

How to Grow Tiarella 'Oregon Trail'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
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