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Rosaceae
Bowman's Root
Gillenia trifoliata
Quiet airiness.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Gillenia
- Native to
- Eastern United States
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Early Summer
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The starry white flowers have narrow twisted petals that flutter in the slightest breeze.
- From a distance the airy clusters look like a swarm of tiny white butterflies hovering above the foliage.
- Native peoples used the bitter root as an emetic — it was once called 'Indian physic.'
- It got its common name from Dr. Bowman, an early herbalist who promoted its medicinal use.
- The fall foliage turns rich red and orange, extending the plant's seasonal interest.
Color meanings
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delicate strength
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natural grace