Indian-Physic

Gillenia trifoliata
Rosaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Plants 4' tall, 2' wide; tough and wiry with reddish, sparsely-leaved stems, which branch freely; flowerssmall, white with reddish calyces which persist after the petals have dropped; summer blooming; dainty and refined.

Source of plant

Sunny Border Ohio, North Creek Nurseries, Bluebird Nursery Inc., Lazy S's Farm Nursery, Audry O'Connor, Crownsville Nursery, Mary Hirshfeld

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical