Foamflower and Lilyturf are often considered for the same spot in the garden (ground cover, flowers, container). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Tiarella cordifolia 30 cm × 45 cm after 10 years
A woodland ground cover with maple-like leaves that last through mild winters and airy, foamy spikes of white or pink flowers floating above them in…
Liriope muscari 45 cm × 45 cm after 10 years
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Lilyturf grows larger: 45 cm × 45 cm after ten years, against 30 cm × 45 cm for Foamflower.
Foamflower is hardier: down to -34 °C, against -23 °C for Lilyturf.
Lilyturf copes better with summer heat than Foamflower (an estimate: sources differ).
Lilyturf tolerates drought better than Foamflower.
Lilyturf also takes heavy clay, Foamflower needs a loose, free-draining soil.
Foamflower is cheaper: about PLN 16 at the size usually planted, against about PLN 22 for Lilyturf.
Foamflower is the better choice if space is tight, the garden is cold or a frost pocket or price matters.
Lilyturf is the better choice if the spot is hot and sunny, you cannot water regularly or the soil is heavy clay.
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Feature
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Foamflower
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Lilyturf
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|---|---|---|
| Group | Ground cover | Ground cover |
| Size after 10 years | 30 cm × 45 cm | 45 cm × 45 cm |
| Ultimate size | 15–45 cm × 30–60 cm (uncertain) | 30–45 cm × 30–45 cm |
| Growth rate | Medium (uncertain) | Medium (uncertain) |
| Light | Part shade, Shade | Part shade, Shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Acidic | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Acidic |
| Hardiness | down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7) |
| Heat tolerance | Low (uncertain) | High |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen (uncertain) | Semi-evergreen (uncertain) |
| Flowering | April–June, white, pink (uncertain) | August–October, purple |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Low | High |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Planting distance | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| For dogs | no data | Non-toxic |
| For cats | no data | Non-toxic |
| For children | no data | Mildly toxic |
| Typical price | approx. PLN 16 | approx. PLN 22 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 17, 2026
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