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Fringe Cups

Tellima Grandiflora

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Overview

Tellima grandiflora, commonly called Fringe Cups, is a shade-loving perennial native to the western US. It boasts charming, fringed flowers in delicate cream to pale green hues, blooming from late spring to early summer. This hardy plant reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 1 foot, offering a lush, groundcover effect. It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, preferring moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — Adaptable to a variety of conditions
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — mounded greenery accentuated by delicate ethereal bloomsFringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — Adaptable to a variety of conditionsFringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — Tellima grandiflora, commonly called Fringe Cups, is a shade-loving perennial native to the western USFringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — fringed flowers in delicate cream to pale green huesFringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, preferring moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shadeFringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — This hardy plant reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 1 foot, offering a lush, groundcover effect+64

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Saxifragaceae

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Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — commonly known as Fringe Cups
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — mounded greenery accentuated by delicate ethereal blooms
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — Adaptable to a variety of conditions
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — Tellima grandiflora, commonly called Fringe Cups, is a shade-loving perennial native to the western US
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — fringed flowers in delicate cream to pale green hues
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, preferring moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — This hardy plant reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 1 foot, offering a lush, groundcover effect
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — blooming from late spring to early summer
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — each measuring approximately 3 to 6 inches in length
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — The foliage presents a basal rosette of heart-shaped leaves
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — with a texture reminiscent of its relative
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — making it a versatile addition to your garden palette
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — to your garden.<br><br>Preferring partially shaded spots with rich
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — the Heuchera.<br><br>From late spring into early summer
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — Fringe Cups features flower stalks that rise above the foliage to a height of 12 to 30 inches
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — These blooms also attract beneficial pollinators
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — adds an understated charm that's visually appealing without overpowering companion plants
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — ranging from white to pink
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — With moderate moisture, it will spread slowly, forming unobtrusive colonies
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — consider pairing Tellima grandiflora with ferns or hostas for a harmonious shade garden composition
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — Fringe Cups is an excellent choice for understory plantings
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — green and pink flowers in the garden

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