Tiarella 'Pirate's Patch'

Also Known As

Pirates Patch Foam flower

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 5"-10"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Tiarella 'Pirate's Patch' plant details

Tiarella 'Pirate's Patch' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze, chocolate, green 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 even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tiarella 'Pirate's Patch'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze, chocolate, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 5 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fall color, floriferous, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tiarella 'Pirate's Patch'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A record number of 10" ?candles? of foamy white flowers (250 on a 3 year old plant!) cover this 6-12" slowly-spreading mounder with its dark (pirate?s-patch-dark) centered leaves. PSh-Sh/M PPAF PVR

By: Forestfarm

Broad, uncut leaves with a patch as dark as a pirate's heart. A breakthrough plant with outstanding habit with its low, creeping stems. Over 250 flower spikes (a record) on a mature plant make this Ken's favorite foamflower. Good bronze fall color.