Gillenia trifoliata (Syn: Porteranthus trifoliatus)

(Syn: Porteranthus trifoliatus)
Bowman's Root

Photo Credit: North Creek Nurseries

Photo Credit: North Creek Nurseries

Photo Credit: North Creek Nurseries


Gillenia trifoliata (Syn: Porteranthus trifoliatus)

(Syn: Porteranthus trifoliatus)
Bowman's Root

Native to much of the eastern half of North America, this clump-forming wildflower matures into a beautiful mass of olive green, trifoliate leaves that display striking maroon fall color. Loose clusters of star-like, white blossoms provide nectar for bees and butterflies. An easy care, pest and disease resistant perennial.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 2-3'
  • Spread: 2-3'
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Native Species
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 2-3'
  • Spread: 2-3'
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Native Species
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: Yes
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes