Bigflower Tellima
Tellima grandiflora
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Tellima
- Species:
- Tellima grandiflora
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Green, Brown
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Greya punctiferella
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Black-tailed bumble bee (Bombus melanopygus), Black-tailed bumble bee (Bombus melanopygus), Obscure bumble bee (Bombus caliginosus), Obscure bumble bee (Bombus caliginosus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to moist, shaded forest floors
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: T. grandiflora is found in moist woods, mostly below 5,000 feet elevation; from the coast ranges and Sierras in California north to Alaska. Propagation Collection: Very small lot, .14 pounds, hand collected into paper bag.
Source: npn.rngr.net