| Description | Iron Cross Tiarella (Tiarella cordifolia) is a choice ground cover for the moist shaded areas of the garden. An added feature is the deeply lobed leaves with chocolate coloration down the mid-vein. |
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| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Sunlight | partial sun to shade |
| Moisture | moist sites are the best, needs to be watered during dry spells |
| Soil & Site | prefers humus rich, moist well-drained soils with a ph range of 5-6.5 |
| Flowers | bottlebrush like flowers, starting to bloom in early May, found on an inflorescence called a raceme, small starry-like creamy white |
| Leaves | deeply lobed leaves with a chocolate coloration down the mid-vein |
| Dimensions | foliage 6-8 inches, flowers 10-12 inches tall. |
| Propagation | division of the clump. |
| Native Site | Species plant native to the Eastern United States. |
| Misc Facts | To successfully grow this plant avoid full sun dry sites. |
| Notes & Reference | #105-Heuchera and Heucherellas (Dan Heims, Grahame), #119-Heuchera, Tiarella and Heucherella A Gardeners Guide (Charles and Martha Oliver)) |
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