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Tiarella River™ Susquehanna

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From the superior breeding genetics of Sinclair A. Adam, Jr. of Dunvegan Nurseries, we present you with Tiarella cordifolia 'Susquehanna', another fine addition to The River Series of truly East Coast native foam flowers. Susquehanna is the shortest member of the series. It will quickly cover up to 24" of ground in one growing season. This selection is a perfect native alternative to English ivy (Herdera helix) and vinca (Vinca minor). It will cover just as much ground, conserve water and even capture runoff, thereby preserving water quality and the ecology of it's surroundings. The dark markings become more pronounced as the foliage matures each season and the pure white blooms emerge in late spring and continue well into summer.

Susquehanna's foliage remains semi-evergreen until March, when it is overgrown by new foliage. This selection works well as a ground cover beneath oakleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia) and Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) in dry shade locations. Other, clumping foam flowers (Tiarella sp.), early spring bulbs, coral bells (Heuchera sp.), bleeding hearts (Dicentra sp.), summer blooming perennials and low growing, clumping grasses make interesting companion plants for this selection.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Susquehanna foam flower
  • Botanical Name:
    Tiarella cordifolia 'Susquehanna' PP21961
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

Cultural Details

TYPE

Perennial

U.S. NATIVE

YES
  • Light:
    full to part shade
  • Soil:
    average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    would love to have moist, organic soil, but also grows well in dry soil with lots of rot competition.
  • Hardiness Zone
    4(3)-9
  • Bloom Time:
    April to June
  • Bloom Color:
    White
  • Size:
    2-4" tall by 24-36" wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    none known

What Makes Me Special?

Susquehanna is the shortest member of the series. It will quickly cover up to 24" of ground in one growing season. This selection is a perfect native alternative to English ivy (Herdera helix) and vinca (Vinca minor).

Landscape Use

dry to moist shade, shady slopes, stream banks, shade containers, shade hanging baskets.

Propagation

Cuttings
Tissue Culture

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Susquehanna foam flower
  • Botanical Name:
    Tiarella cordifolia 'Susquehanna' PP21961
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

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