perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b
Fringe cups is a woodland perennial with attractive rounded leaves that deepen in color with cooler temperatures, topped by delicate sprays of small pink or red flowers in spring. It makes an excellent groundcover or edging plant in shaded gardens.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2.5′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest (Oregon and California)
Native to: California, Oregon
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division
Notable Cultivars
'Odorata' is valued for its fragrant flowers and deeper red coloration. 'Rubra' features particularly dark reddish foliage that persists through winter.
