Photo of Tiarella 'Pirate's Patch' flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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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
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.

Gardening facts about Tiarella 'Pirate's Patch' plant

How to Grow Tiarella 'Pirate's Patch'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • bronze
    • green
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • bees
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