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    Gentiana x macaulayi 'Kingfisher'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 16"

    planting zones

    • 5a-7b

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    Gentiana x macaulayi 'Kingfisher' plant details

    Gentiana x macaulayi 'Kingfisher' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana x macaulayi 'Kingfisher'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: gentianaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 16 IN wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: mat-forming, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana x macaulayi 'Kingfisher'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Asiatic Gentian with big deep blue trumpets on this mat forming beauty. Rich moist acidic soil is best for this late summer-fall bloomer. Outrageous in bloom.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Gentiana x macaulayi 'Kingfisher' plant

    How to Grow Gentiana x macaulayi 'Kingfisher'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Gentiana septemfida var. lagodechiana

    aka Gentiana septemfida 'lagodechiana', Summer Gentian

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 10"-15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Gentiana septemfida var. lagodechiana flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Gentiana acaulis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Gentiana acaulis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Gentiana dahurica

    aka Gentiana gracilipes, Gentian

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 10"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Gentiana dahurica flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Gentiana cruciata

    aka Cross Gentian

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-16"

    Width: 10"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Gentiana cruciata flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Gentiana 'Strathmore'

    aka Autumn Gentian

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gentiana 'Strathmore' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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