Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman's root)
Other names: False ipecac, Indian hippo , Indian physic, Western dropwort, Porteranthus trifoliatus
G. trifoliata is an erect, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with red-flushed stems bearing palmate, toothed, veined, bronze-green leaves divided into ovate to oblong, coarsely toothed leaflets and, from late spring to late summer, loose panicles of star-shaped, white flowers with narrow petals and red calyces.
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0.6m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion' (Bowman's root 'Pink Profusion')
Other names: False ipecac 'Pink Profusion', Indian hippo 'Pink Profusion', Indian physic 'Pink Profusion', Western dropwort 'Pink Profusion', Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion'
'Pink Profusion' is an upright, bushy, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with red-flushed stems bearing palmate, toothed, veined, bronze- or purple-flushed, dark green leaves divided into ovate to oblong, coarsely toothed leaflets and, from late spring to late summer, loose panicles of star-shaped, pale pink flowers with narrow petals and red calyces.
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0.6m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
Poncirus trifoliata (Japanese bitter orange)
Other names: Chinese citron, Flying dragon, Trifoliate orange, Hardy orange, Golden apple, Bitter orange
P. trifoliata is a small deciduous tree or shrub with dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers in spring and sometimes again in autumn. It has spiny branches and bears orange-like, bitter fruits in autumn.
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5m max. spread |
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5m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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