Gillenia trifoliata

Also called Indian Physic, Fawn's Breath, American Ipecac

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

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
65-100 cm

SPREAD:
80-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Bowman's Root:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Seed

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Clumping
Upright
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge