Plant Type: Herbaceous
Climate Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Levels: Part Shade, Part Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Maintenance Needs: Low
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring
Average Height: 18-24"
Soil Type: Moist Tolerant
Soil pH: Acidic
Soil Drainage: Moist
Attract Wildlife: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators
Native Plants: Northeastern U.S. Native
Colors: White
Other: Nice Fall Foliage, Pollinator Attracting
Gillenia trifoliata, also known as Bowman’s Root, is a beautiful, Northeastern native perennial that features delicate white flowers in late spring and has attractive foliage that turns vibrant colors in the fall. Ideal for woodland gardens and naturalistic settings, it grows 2-3′ tall and thrives in moist, well-drained soils under partial shade.