Bowman's Root

Gillenia trifoliata

Bowman's root is one of the most graceful native perennials for the shade garden. In late spring and early summer, it covers itself in a cloud of small five-petaled white flowers on wiry red stems, creating a frothy, airy display that looks almost like baby's breath floating above the compound foliage. Then, as temperatures drop in fall, the leaves shift to orange and burgundy red. an all-season performer that gives you two distinct high moments each year. The plant forms a long-lived, gradually expanding clump with an open, vase-shaped habit that works well at the edge of shade gardens and woodland borders. It handles part shade to full sun and adapts to dry conditions once established. A genuine four-season perennial that earns its space on horticultural merit alone.