Foamflower 'Brandywine'

Foamflower ‘Brandywine’ is a standout selection of the native Tiarella cordifolia, prized for its intricate foliage and showy flower spikes. In early to mid-spring, it sends up creamy white, bottlebrush-like blooms that rise above a dense carpet of lobed leaves—each leaf intricately veined in burgundy. As the season progresses, the foliage takes on rich reddish hues, adding texture and color long after the blooms fade.

This clump-forming perennial thrives in woodland settings, shaded borders, and beneath deciduous trees, where it forms a lush, slowly spreading groundcover. While ‘Brandywine’ is sterile and does not self-seed like the straight species, it gently expands via stolons. Its flowers attract small native bees and syrphid flies, and its foliage remains evergreen or semi-evergreen in mild climates.

With its striking appearance and ease of care, ‘Brandywine’ is ideal for gardeners seeking low-growing, ornamental natives that support pollinators while suppressing weeds.

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment; tolerates brief dry spells once mature.
• Soil: Prefers rich, humus-heavy soil with good drainage; amend clay soils with compost.
• Sunlight: Best in part to full shade; some morning sun is tolerated, but harsh afternoon sun may scorch leaves.
• Division: Can be divided every 3–4 years in early spring to maintain vigor and control spread.
• Mulch: Apply leaf mulch annually to retain moisture and enrich soil.
• Deer/rabbit resistance: High resistance to browsing.