Gillenia trifoliata
Bowman's root
An attractive clump forming shrub with three leaved leaflets borne on red/brown stems, in autumn the leaves turn to bright red. It bears sprays of delicate white star shaped flowers from reddish buds.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Bowman's root
Latin name
Gillenia trifoliata
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Gillenia trifoliata
An attractive clump forming shrub with three leaved leaflets borne on red/brown stems, in autumn the leaves turn to bright red. It bears sprays of delicate white star shaped flowers from reddish buds.
Flowering Season
From Late Spring TO Mid Summer
It bears sprays of delicate white star shaped flowers from reddish buds.
Planting Outdoors
From Late Winter TO Mid Spring
Plant out container grown plants into flowering position.
Propagation by seed
From Mid Winter TO Late Winter
Sow seeds under glass in winter.