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Gillenia trifoliata

Bowman's Root (Indian Physic, Fawn's Breath, American Ipecac)

Ethereal, white flowers with red petioles, mahogany stems, and an interesting form, produce unique seed heads which persist into winter.

  • »  AKA Porteranthus trifoliatus
  • »  Dainty, star-shaped, white flowers with red petioles
  • »  Attractive, red cups(calyces) remain long after the petals have fallen
  • »  Flowers are held on deep red stems
  • »  Sharply serrated, deep green leaves turn deep bronze-red in autumn
  • »  Airy, open, growth habit; excellent when massed
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
  • »  Flower Height: 100 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 65 cm

1gal
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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:65-100 cm
  • Spread:80-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fall Color
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Gillenia trifoliata

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gillenia trifoliata

Best grown in a moist to average, well-drained soil, however, it will tolerate both wet and dry conditions once established. Needs full sun in the morning and dappled shade in the afternoon. When grown in too much shade or rich soils gillenia may become leggy.