Gentiana acaulis
Description:
Masses of amazingly bright blue flowers cover this gentian in June. Some stems are upright, others are prostrate with the last few inches of stem upturned to clear the ground. Plant in part shade to part sun. Avoid full sun. This gentian is one of the easiest to grow and tolerates a wide range of soils and exposures. Good for rock gardens and near pathways where it can be appreciated. From the Caucasus, Turkey, Iraq and Iran.
Common Name: Gentian
Family: Gentianaceae (The Gentian Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Alpine meadows.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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