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Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’ – Striking Foliage for Shaded Gardens

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Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’ – Striking Foliage for Shaded Gardens

Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’ – Bold Texture for Shaded Borders

Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’ is a vigorous, clump‑forming perennial known for its deeply cut foliage with dark central markings and delicate spring flower spikes. It is particularly effective in shaded borders, woodland gardens, containers, and underplanting, where foliage impact is as important as flowering.

Why Grow Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’?

  • Strongly cut leaves with dark veining
  • Upright, airy spring flower spikes
  • Excellent foliage presence through the season
  • Performs well in partial to full shade
  • Low‑maintenance and hardy in UK gardens

Where It Performs Best

  • Shaded and woodland borders
  • Under deciduous shrubs and trees
  • Containers and patio planters
  • Mixed shade plantings with structural foliage

Growing Conditions (UK Gardens)

  • Light: Partial shade to full shade
  • Soil: Moist, humus‑rich, free‑draining
  • Water: Keep evenly moist, especially during dry periods
  • Maintenance: Minimal – tidy foliage and remove spent flower stems if needed

Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’ forms a compact, manageable clump, offering reliable structure without aggressive spreading.


 

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