Common Name
Bowman's-root
Bowman’s root
Mountain indian-physic
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Width (ft)
1.5 -
3.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic to dry forests, woodlands, and clearings; tolerant of a range of soil chemistries but perhaps more characteristic of acidic, nutrient-poor substrates. Common in the Virginia mountains; frequent in the Piedmont; rare in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife Value: This plant attracts butterflies and pollinators
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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