
Gillenia trifoliata (Syn: Porteranthus trifoliatus)
(Syn: Porteranthus trifoliatus)
Bowman's Root

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