Gillenia trifoliata - Bowman's Root coral bells The tiny pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers

The tiny pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers are less significant but are a dramatic contrast against the darker leaves

and are highly recommended even as far north as USDA hardiness zone 4

Pollinator Partner: Stella

Emerging pinkish in spring

Gillenia trifoliata - Bowman's Root coral bells The tiny pinkish-white bell-shaped flowersPorteranthus trifoliata, common called Indian physic or Bowman's root, is an upright, clump forming, somewhat bushy perennial which typically grows 2 3' tall. A native plant to the eastern and southern United States. Features masses of slender, 5 petaled, star like, white flowers on wiry, branching, distinctively red stems in late spring to early summer. Attractive red calyces persist after petal drop. Trifoliate, almost stalkless leaves feature