Also known as Fringe Cup · 5 gardener saves
Tellima: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Tellima, the genus most gardeners know as fringe cup. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Tellima varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Tellima questions
How many types of Tellima are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Tellima varieties. The most popular — ranked by 5 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Tellima grow in?
Across its varieties, Tellima covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Tellima bloom?
Most Tellima varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Tellima should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Tellima in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
