Gillenia (Porteranthus) trifoliata ‘Pink Profusion’

'Pink Profusion' is a special pink-flowered form of Gillenia with wine-red sepals.

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.

Common Name:  Bowman’s Root

Family:  Rosaceae (The Rose Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Part Sun, Part Shade

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Foliage Colour:  Green, Good Fall Colour

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Rocky open woods. Rich woods. Forest edges.

Award:  GPP AGM

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