About
A mound-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with dark green, silvery purple veined foliage. Erect flower stems bearing fringed pale green white flowers turning pink-redish with age appear in the summer.
About the genus
Tellima are clump-forming herbaceous perennials with rounded, lobed leaves and small, fringed, bell-shaped flowers in upright racemes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist-humus rich soil in partial shade. Will tolerate dry soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required. cut back dead or damaged foliage in the spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMaybe susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free