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Gillenia trifoliate
Bowman's Root
Origin: Eastern, Central and South-East North America
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Gillenia |
| Species |
| trifoliate |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Synonyms |
| Bowman's root |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 1 - 6a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0 - 5 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -51 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -60 - (-10) |
| Height |
| 1.2m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A rhizomatous perennial with reddish stems bearing small, 3-lobed leaves and open sprays of starry white flowers 3-4 cm in width, with contrasting red calyces |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in fertile, slightly acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Can tolerate full sun if shaded in the hottset part of the day. May need staking. |
| Pests |
| Generally pest and disease free. |
| Flower Description |
| White or pale rose, bisexual. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock, National Trust, Bodmin, Cornwall, England. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn. |
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