Tellima grandiflora, Fringe Cups
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Fringe Cups are a native perennial herb in the Saxifagiaceae (Saxifrage) family that grows in central and northern California from Santa Cruz northward. It is found in the Coast Ranges and northern Sierras. It tends to grow in the moist shade of evergreen forest at elevations from sea level to 5,000 feet.
It has a clump of basal leaves that resemble heuchera and other plants in the same family. The basal clump is somewhat hairy and will get about 2 ft, or a bit larger if conditions are ideal. In spring, it puts up numerous tall spikes with rows of cup-shaped red, pink or white flowers (or even green) that are small and ephemeral but very attractive. Needs part shade and some moisture. It is a good addition to the understory of a woodland garden, including under redwoods. Great combined with ferns. Will be semi-dormant in winter.