Gentiana sceptrum

Also Known As

Kings Gentian

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 8"

planting zones

6a-10b

Gentiana sceptrum plant details

Gentiana sceptrum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana sceptrum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, native plant, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana sceptrum

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Easily grown in a regularly watered garden, this rare native Gentian bears showy Gentian flowers in later Summer. “Kings Gentian” grows upright from thick fleshy roots to a height of 18” to 30” tall & about 8” across, with lance shaped, evergreen foliage. The intensely purple-blue, tubular flowers are held erect, 2 to 5 in a cluster, atop the upright stems. Native to bogs & prairies from British Columbia south to Sonoma County. Good garden soil is best. Long-lived.