A charming spring wildflower of the eastern woodland, foamflower sends up frothy white spikes above a low mound of attractive, maple-shaped leaves. Foliage persists through the season and takes on red and bronze tones in fall. This shade loving groundcover is an excellent replacement for invasive Lily of the Valley.
Native range: Eastern North America, Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan
Size: 3-12" tall, spreads to 12"-24" wide via stolons
Growing conditions: Part to full shade; average soil
Bloom period: April–June
Wildlife value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and moths; larval host for several moth species
Garden benefits: Excellent shade groundcover; deer resistant; semi-evergreen; combines beautifully with ferns and sedges
A charming spring wildflower of the eastern woodland, foamflower sends up frothy white spikes above a low mound of attractive, maple-shaped leaves. Foliage persists through the season and takes on red and bronze tones in fall. This shade loving groundcover is an excellent replacement for invasive Lily of the Valley.
Native range: Eastern North America, Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan
Size: 3-12" tall, spreads to 12"-24" wide via stolons
Growing conditions: Part to full shade; average soil
Bloom period: April–June
Wildlife value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and moths; larval host for several moth species
Garden benefits: Excellent shade groundcover; deer resistant; semi-evergreen; combines beautifully with ferns and sedges