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Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata

Also Known As

  • Sugarscoop

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-16"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata plant details

Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and high - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: high - low
Resistant to: snail / slug
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata plant

How to Grow Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • high - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 10"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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