Family: Rosaceae

Scientific Name: Gillenia trifoliata

Common Name: Bowman's root. Fawn's Breath, Indian Physic, American Ipecac

DescriptionAn easy to grow wild flower for the shaded areas of the garden.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Wild Flowers
Hardiness Zone4-8
Sunlightpart shade, shade, reported to grow in full sun
Moisturedry to moist
Soil & Siteaverage, himus rich
Flowerswhite or pinkish, narrow petals, borne on a loose terminal panicle
Leaves3-parted, green, oranges and yellows in the fall
Dimensions2-3 feet tall
Maintenanceloose terminal panicle
Propagationroot division, seeds need to be cold stratified
Native SiteEastern North America from Ontario to Georgia.
Misc FactsWas grown and documented by Thomas Jefferson (syn Porteranthus trifoliatus, Spiraea opulifolia (arch.))
Notes & Reference#203- North Creek Nursery (www.northcreeknurseries.com)
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