Tellima grandiflora 'Forest Frost'
Forest Frost Fringe Cups
Description
Tellima grandiflora 'Forest Frost' is a rosette forming perennial with interesting foliage and beautiful blooms. It reaches 32" tall and 12" wide.Fringed, chartreuse flowers, which fade to pink, appear in springtime. Leaves are green with a silver overlay in the summer. It resembles Heuchera. Foliage turns bronzy and quilted looking in the fall. It can grow in deep shade but needs well-drained soil to keep it dry. Prune after flowering to keep plants looking well groomed.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Green, Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.