A lovely, compact perennial for shady areas of the garden. Tellima grandiflora is evergreen in mild climates, but will go dormant in colder environments and re-emerge in early spring.

The tall stalks of bell-shaped flowers and rounded leaves are reminiscent of other plants in the Saxifragaceae family, including common heuchera cultivars, and are indeed a nice, native substitution. An often underappreciated, yet hardworking and lovely addition to any shade garden.

Water Use: Light to Medium

Light Requirement: Part shade to full shade

Soil Moisture: Damp to dry

Soil type: Sand, clay, loam

Soil pH: 6-8

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Herbaceous perennial