Fringecup

Fringecup is a shade-loving perennial native to moist forests and streambanks of the Pacific Northwest. It forms low clumps of attractive, fuzzy, scalloped basal leaves and sends up slender stalks in spring to early summer, bearing rows of small, fragrant flowers that transition from greenish-white to pink as they age. The petals are intricately fringed, giving the blooms a delicate, lacy appearance. Ecologically, fringecup provides nectar for native bees and other forest pollinators while its dense foliage helps stabilize soils and add diversity to shaded understory habitats. Its ornamental qualities also make it a favorite in woodland gardens and restoration projects. It will readily seed out, creating a smattering of these dainty plants in a shady corner of the yard.