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Bowman's Root

Gillenia trifoliata

Bowman's root is an airy woodland perennial with starry white flushed-pink flowers dancing on wiry red stems above three-parted leaves, with good fall color. Elegant and trouble-free for part shade.

Family
Rosaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
2–3 ft
Spacing
2–3 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
May, June, July
Bloom colors
white, pink
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border
Native states
AL, AR, GA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV