Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Wildflowers
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Gillenia stipulata
Family: Rosaceae
(P) to 4′. American Ipecac. A Southeastern United States native, producing loose sprays of starry white flowers atop wiry, red stems in midsummer. Finely serrated, large, trifoliate leaves have distinctive prominent stipules. Will tolerate a drier site than G. trifoliata. A good fall leaf colour of rich red and bronze with persistent red calyces. Well-drained soil. Sun/partial shade. 3 & 6