Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic

Bowman’s Root, Indian Physic Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus) 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. flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;rocky flower;sun/shade;dry;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;rocky flower;shade;medium;loam flower;shade;medium;rocky flower;shade;dry;loam flower;shade;dry;rocky

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