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fringe cups

fringe cups

Tellima grandiflora

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 9b

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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
1–2.5β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Family
Saxifragaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest (Oregon and California)

Native to: California, Oregon

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Notable Cultivars

'Odorata' is valued for its fragrant flowers and deeper red coloration. 'Rubra' features particularly dark reddish foliage that persists through winter.

Companion Planting

Plants well with