noun
- a low-growing North American plant of the saxifrage family, having white or pink flowers and lobed leaves, often grown as a ground cover.
Usage: Also called false miterwort.; Botanical name: Tiarella.
Examples
- Foamflower is a popular choice for shaded woodland gardens.
- The delicate white flowers of foamflower bloom in spring.
- Gardeners often use foamflower as a ground cover under trees.
- Foamflower spreads slowly and works well in moist, well-drained soil.