These perennials are found wild in northeast North America. They are commonly known as Bowmans Root and Indian Physic. Gillenia trifoliata forms upright clumps of olive-green leaves, which are divided into oval-oblong leaflets. They turn red in the fall. The dainty, white flowers have 5 thin petals and grow on wiry, red stems in the summer. This plant grows 3 or 4 feet high with a spread of 2 feet.

Grow these plants in any well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. They might be difficult to establish, but are worth the attempt.

Seeds may be sown in the fall or spring or they may be divided at planting time.

Gillenia trifoliata;
Gillenia stipulata.