Bowman’s root is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada and spans from southern Ontario to Georgia.

Its native habitat is in the woody mountainous regions where it enjoys partial sun, dry to moist conditions, and rocky soil. propagate by division and seed. This plant may benefit from support.

Bowman's root blooms with five-petaled white flowers on wiry red stems from late spring to early summer. The serrated green leaves turn red in fall.

The airy look of the flowers is effective in mass plantings or borders of native or rock gardens. It can also be used in naturalized areas and slopes.

Host plant for various moth species.