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Tellima grandiflora
Tellima grandiflora (Pursh) Douglas ex Lindl.
Bigflower Tellima, Fragrant Fringecup
Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
Synonym(s): Tellima odorata
USDA Symbol: TEGR2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Out of flower, fragrant fringecups is often confused with alum-root. The clumps of leaves are similar and increase slowly. The flowering stalks are 1-2 ft. high, bearing a long succession of cup-shaped flowers crowned by white, green or pink fringed petals. A plant growing in clumps with most leaves near base and cream or pale pink, fringed flowers in several long racemes.
This species is a beautiful plant of shaded woods, the slender wands of flowers arching upward or standing erect above the rich green foliage. The unusual petals are at first white or cream but often become deep pink with age.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Green , BrownBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AK , CA , ID , MT , OR , WACanada: BC
Native Distribution: Mts. of San Luis Obispo and Placer Cos., CA to n.w. MT, n. to s. AK
Native Habitat: Cool, moist woods & rocky places below 5000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, rich, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Fringe cups can be somewhat aggressive. The plants are susceptible to mildew.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers.Warning: Some websites list this species as moderately toxic if ingested. That data has not been verified.
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Propagation
Description: Propagate by division or seeds.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No treatment necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Tellima grandiflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Tellima grandiflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Tellima grandiflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff