Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion'
Also Known As
- Porteranthus trifoliata 'Pink Profusion'
- Bowman's Root
- Fawn's Breath
- Indian Physic
- Pink Profusion Bowman's Root
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion' plant details
Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, long-blooming, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Like fragile pink butterflies are the dainty flowers of this rare pink form of an American wildflower discovered by Mt Cuba; Scott Arb finally broke its propagation secret recently so now you can enjoy it too! S-PSh/M
By: Forestfarm
Lovely woodlander usually 2’ tall but occasionally 3’; relaxed clumps that are equally as wide. Pretty, trifoliate, woodsy foliage is topped by floating masses of PINK starry flowers on wiry stems May>July. An underused perennial that’s easy in average to well drained soils in part shade; enjoys moisture and humus rich soils. Takes a bit to get established, but long lived and sweet, between layers of other plantings. Nice red fall color.
This is the much sought after clear pink form of this great North American native. It becomes an airy effervescence of pink stars in the garden in early summer. Clumping, 2-3' tall and wide, and ideally prefers bright shade.Minimum temperature: -30°F
This graceful perennial is strangely absent from most gardens. The leaves are arranged in threes along wiry stems, topped by loose panicles of clear pink flowers (normally white in the species) emerging from tubular wine-red sepals. Think of it as a butterfly gaura for the shade garden. Gillenia is native to eastern North America and was traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Part sun to light shade in average to moist well-drained soil. Good fall colour.
Did we mean to infer that this is a PINK Gillenia???? Why yes, we did. And it is. Pink, definitely pink. An exciting offering of a dandy variant on a choice eastern native. Pink Bowman's Root will get 24"-30" tall with multiple stems sporting an airy array of pink flowers. Great fall color as well.
By: Far Reaches Farm
Gardening facts about Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion' plant
How to Grow Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Gillenia for your garden
aka Porteranthus trifoliatus, Bowman's Root, Fawn's Breath, Indian Physic
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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