THE FOAM FLOWER.
Well proved and charming hardy plants are frequently overlooked because of the desire for novelty, whether the new acquisitions are as good or are inferior; but there are many old favourites which it would be almost a crime to neglect. Tiarolla cordifolia, the foam flower, comes under this category. When well grown it is delightful, with its rather heart-shaped, spotted leaves and its spikes of white, feathery flowers, which have given it the popular name it bears. It is an excellent plant for the rock garden or border, but as it delights in a good supply of moisture, some rather damp spot might be found for it. It must not, however, be in too wet a place. There is room in most gardens for this lovely little plant and as it is only a foot nr so high it is as well adapted to the small as to the large garden. Plants may be raised from seeds, hut it grows well from divisions made in spring or autumn. It grows satisfactorily in eun or shade.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19952, 20 November 1926, Page 3
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178THE FOAM FLOWER. Otago Daily Times, Issue 19952, 20 November 1926, Page 3
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