Sugar & Spice
Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12 in |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ hours |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, well-draining, humusy |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Green with dark red centers |
| Bloom | Light pink, white |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
Where it came from
| Grower | Terra Nova |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Keep soil moist in hot summers
Maintenance
Divide every 3-4 years
Cleanup
Remove dead foliage in early spring
Notes
Great for shade borders