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Tellima grandiflora 'Forest Frost'

Forest Frost Fringe Cups

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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

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Fruit Color

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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

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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.