The foliage is attractive in spring and summer, but outstanding when it is yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Five-petaled flowers in June are followed by red seed pods in summer.Ecological Benefits: Nectar and pollen for pollinators.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Indian Physic
Gillenia stipulata
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Savanna / Woodland
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June), Late (July - frost)
Main Color: Red, White, Yellow
Fall Color: Orange, Red, Yellow
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Medium Sun/Average Shade

Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate

Nature Attracting

Wildlife Benefit

Animal
Resistance
Deer Resistant
Size
Height:
24 to
36
inches
Spread:
18 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 24 to
36
inches
Spread: 18 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 24 to
36
inches
Spread: 18 to
24
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Naturalize in dry open woodland habitat, also use in sunny to part shade, dry to average beds.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Grows naturally in part sun to dappled shade and dry to average soil, but can be planted in full sun and good soil.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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