

Bowman's roots, also known as American ipecacs
Bowman's roots thrives in well-draining soil and requires moderate watering, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Position bowman's roots in partial to full sunlight for optimal growth. Special care involves protecting the plant from strong winds and providing occasional mulching to preserve soil moisture and enrich nutrients.
Watering schedule: Every week
Care Difficulty | Easy |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Watering Schedule | Every week |
A striking star-shaped flower, bowman's root is an easy-care perennial native to the United States. Thriving in shady areas, bowman's root needs very little care and is resistant to many pests and diseases. It is attractive to butterflies.
American ipecac (Gillenia stipulata) is an herbaceous perennial that blooms in spring with white or light pink flowers. Each showy, star-shaped blossom has five petals. They grow wild across the eastern and central United States and are also regularly planted in garden borders by those who wish to attract butterflies and songbirds.
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