Creeping Foamflower (Tiarella stolonifera) is in the saxifrage family family (Saxifragaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,769 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Creeping Foamflower: observations by month (U.S.)
About Creeping Foamflower
Tiarella stolonifera is a species of flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae. The specific name stolonifera means "spreading by stolons", an important characteristic of this species (not to be confused with Tiarella austrina, which also spreads by stolons). Known as the creeping foamflower, it has the widest range of any species of Tiarella in eastern North America.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Creeping Foamflower by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1,064 | May | May–May |
| Pennsylvania | 367 | May | May–May |
| New York | 352 | May | May–May |
| Ohio | 222 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 183 | May | May–May |
| West Virginia | 165 | May | Apr–May |
| New Hampshire | 152 | May | May–May |
| Michigan | 67 | May | May–May |
| Maine | 63 | May | May–Jun |
| Kentucky | 42 | April | Apr–Apr |
| North Carolina | 32 | April | Apr–May |
| Connecticut | 26 | May | May–May |
| Maryland | 11 | May | Apr–May |
| New Jersey | 7 | May | Apr–May |
| Illinois | 6 | May | May–May |
| Tennessee | 5 | April | Apr–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (saxifrage family)
Threeleaf Foamflower
Virginia saxifrage
Twoleaf Miterwort
Fringe Cups
Hillside Woodland Star
California Saxifrage
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Creeping Foamflower?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from May to May.
Where is Creeping Foamflower most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, Pennsylvania, New York.