Stemless Gentian (Gentiana acaulis)

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Gentiana acaulis Accepted

General Plant Information

Plant Habit: Herb/Forb

Life cycle: Perennial

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)

Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a

Plant Height: 3-6 inches

Plant Spread: 6-8 inches

Flowers: Showy

Flower Color: Blue

Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall

Uses: Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Suitable for alpine/rock gardens

Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ

Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Division

Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

By valleylynn
May 8, 2012

Discovering Alpine and Sub-Alpine Plants

I was a long time coming to the realization of the vast scope and variety of alpine plants. There are many of them that are easy to grow, if given the right conditions.
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Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Apr 23, 2012 12:01 PM
Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant.
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