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Bowman's root

Gillenia trifoliata

Bowman's root (Gillenia trifoliata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 3a–9a.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 21 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, DE, GA, IL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–9a
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Bowman's root (Gillenia trifoliata) — *Gillenia trifoliata* — Bowman's root. Photo by A. Barra via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Bowman's root (Gillenia trifoliata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, bowman's root pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).