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Gentiana acaulis (Swiss Alps)

Also Known As

  • Gentian

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

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Gentiana acaulis (Swiss Alps) plant details

Gentiana acaulis (Swiss Alps) is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana acaulis (Swiss Alps)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana acaulis (Swiss Alps)

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another Swiss Alps classic, with, well, gentian-blue, upward facing trumpets. This particular bunch is grown from seed collected in the Swiss Alps. They seem to be classic version of G.acaulis, with flowers opening violet-blue, turning dark blue.

Gardening facts about Gentiana acaulis (Swiss Alps) plant

How to Grow Gentiana acaulis (Swiss Alps)

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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