Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus)

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Common Name: Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic

Light shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, rich rocky soil, moderately acid to neutral pH. 2-3 ft. height, blooms late spring to early summer, usually white but occasionally pale pink flowers.

Germination Code: M. Difficult to germinate.

Native Region: Eastern half of Tennessee

Delightful, easy-to-grow plant. A little sun is OK if soil is moist. Foliage is green and attractive throughout the summer, and plants color nicely in the fall. Looks best massed.

Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 4 — Photo Courtesy of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center http://www.wildflower.org/

Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 2 — Photo Courtesy of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center http://www.wildflower.org/

Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 3 — Photo Courtesy of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center http://www.wildflower.org/

Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 6 — Photo Courtesy of Southeastern Flora http://www.southeasternflora.com/

Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 5 — Photo Courtesy of Southeastern Flora http://www.southeasternflora.com/