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Bowman's Root, Indian Physic, Fawn's Breath, American Ipecac

Gillenia trifoliata

This upright perennial bears white flowers in summer fall.

  • White flowers are produced in summer fall, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Upright clump, reaching 1 m at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
0.65 – 1.0
Mature Spread (meters)
0.8 – 0.9
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Red
Bloom Time
SummerFall
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
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Rabbit Resistant
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Pollinator Friendly
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Ontario Native
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Growing & Maintenance Tips
Best grown in a moist to average, well-drained soil, however, it will tolerate both wet and dry conditions once established. Needs full sun in the morning and dappled shade in the afternoon. When grown in too much shade or rich soils gillenia may become leggy.
Notes
Native to Ontario

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