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Bowman's Root

Porteranthus Trifoliatus

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Overview

Bowman's Root, or Porteranthus trifoliatus, is a North American native perennial, reaching 2-3 feet in height and resembling a delicate, airy shrub. It features clusters of starry, white to pale pink blossoms in late spring and has trifoliate leaves that provide a fine-textured display. This adaptable plant prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soils, offering a charming addition to woodland gardens or borders with its long-lasting blooms and striking fall foliage color.

Zones 4–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — adding an element of height and movement to the space.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade

Culture

USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — adding life and ecological value to its surroundings
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — but it flourishes best in well-drained sites with regular moisture
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — airy clump.<br><br>The foliage of Bowman's Root is comprised of trifoliate leaves; herbaceous perennial native to
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — white to pale pink blossoms in late spring and has trifoliate leaves that provide a fine-textured display; it is
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — herbaceous perennial native to the Eastern United States
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — it boasts an impressive display of star-shaped
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — coupled with its non-aggressive nature
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — airy clump.<br><br>The foliage of Bowman's Root is comprised of trifoliate leaves
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — It is also relatively low-maintenance
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — fine texture to garden compositions; coupled with its non-aggressive nature
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — perennial with white blooms
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — This plant typically reaches a mature height of 2 to 3 feet and spreads around the same; requiring minimal care once
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — branching red stems that can grow up to 4 feet tall
Bowman's Root (Porteranthus Trifoliatus) — herbaceous perennial native to the Eastern United States; it boasts an impressive display of star-shaped
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