Bowman's Root
Perennial
DISCONTINUED
- We no longer offer this product.
- Dainty star-shaped blooms pair with red stems.
- Attractive even after the flower fade thanks to its red fall foliage.
- Zones 5-9, Part sun, 3' tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Bowman's Root, Indian Physic, American Ipecac, fawn's breath
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-4' tall and 2.5-3' wide
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: White, Pinkish White
Bloom time:Spring, summer
Features:Rare & unusual, native, heat tolerant, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Border plant, native gardens, edging, mass planting
How to Grow
Light: Part sun (4-6 hours sun) to Sun (> 6 hours sun). Grows best in part sun. Tolerates full sun in the shade during the hottest parts of the day.
Water: Average water needs. Established plants have some drought tolerance.
Spacing: 2-3 ft
Fertilizing: No special care needed.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Rarely needs divining, but if desired, do so in early spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.