Plant Description
Tellima grandiflora
Fringecup is a shade-loving native plant with hairy leaves and tiny, cup-shaped flowers. If you’re familiar with ornamental Heuchera like coral bells, you’ll love this native version! Flowers are typically a green-tinged white, sometimes light pink, and occasionally, bright pink.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | 1-4 ft for flower stalks, leaves 0.5-1 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | High after establishment |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Pollinators and hummingbirds |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 6-9 |
| Bloom Time | April-June |
| Bloom Color | White or pink |
| Habitat Type | Woodlands, streambanks |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragiaceae |
| Genus | Tellima |
| Species | T. grandiflora |
