Fringe Cup (Tellima grandiflora)

Fringe cup is a lovely, easy-to-grow herbaceous perennial that adds charm to shadier spots in the garden. Spikes of small, fragrant white flowers that fade to pink grow up to 2' tall above the attractive basal foliage, which can persist into the winter in milder climates. The flowers are especially impactful in group plantings. Fringe cup grows well under conifers, and can also grow well in containers. The flower spikes are great for cut flower arrangements.

Sun Exposure: Partial shade, shade
Soil & Moisture: Moist to seasonally moist, well drained, humus-rich soil
Mature Size: Up to 2' tall
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Edible: No
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Attracts beneficial insects.
Native Range & Habitat: Shady disturbed sites, forests, and streambanks. Found mainly west of the Cascade Mountains, from Alaska to California at low to mid elevations.
Other Names: Fringecup