![Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus)](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/gillenia_trifoliata-full-pic-sef.jpg)
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](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/gilenia-trifoliata-closeup-lbj.jpg)
![Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 2](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/gillenia-trifoliata-lbj.jpg)
![Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 3](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/gilenia-trifoliata-plant-lbj.jpg)
![Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 6](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/gillenia_trifoliata-flower-sef.jpg)
![Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic - Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 5](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/gillenia_trifoliata_-leaves-sef.jpg)