Gentiana acaulis 'Maxima'

Also Known As

Gentiana acaulis Hybrid 'Maxima'
Maxima Enzian

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-10a

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Gentiana acaulis 'Maxima' plant details

Gentiana acaulis 'Maxima' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana acaulis 'Maxima'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: long-blooming, repeat-blooming, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana acaulis 'Maxima'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For years we've been selling 'Undulatifolia' as the "best" trumpet gentian and we'll keep it that way. However, 'Maximus' is the "very best"; a tad larger flowers and more of them, at least in spring. This one reblooms as well in summer/fall, comparable to 'Undulatifolia'. For any good garden soil, needs light shade in hotter regions.