Tiarella cordifolia ‘Octoraro’
The perfect native alternative to English ivy and periwinkle
Size: 4-6″ tall by 24-36″ wide
USDA hardiness zones: 4(3)-9
Sun/shade: 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. Diseases and pests: none known
Landscape use: dry to moist shade, shady slopes, stream banks, shade containers, shade hanging baskets.
Market appeal/Uniqueness: Octoraro’s deeply lobed foliage and exceptionally long bloom stalks set this selection apart from all others on the market. This plant will easily replace the ever-invasive English ivy and periwinkle as a native, sustainable ground cover for dry shade.
Propagation methods: tissue culture, vegetative cuttings
Date of introduction: January, 2009
Bloom time: April to June
Angela’s Garden Notes:
From the superior breeding genetics of Sinclair A. Adam, Jr. of Dunvegan Nursery we bring you Tiarella cordifolia ‘Octoraro’, another fine addition to The River Series of truly East Coast native foam flowers.
Octoraro is possibly the best ground cover of the series. Octoraro grows four to six inches tall and covers up to 24 inches of ground making it the perfect, native substitute for English ivy and periwinkle in dry or moderately wet shade. Thick flower stalks hold mauve-pink buds that open to creamy,
light pink blooms from early May to July.