Gentiana asclepiadea

Also Known As

Willow Gentian

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Gentiana asclepiadea plant details

Gentiana asclepiadea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana asclepiadea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana asclepiadea

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This clumping woodland native has arching stems with mid-green foliage and trumpet-shaped dark to light blue flowers in axilliary clusters. It loves part-shade and associates well with ferns and shade grasses like Hakonechloa, Millium effusum 'Aureum' and Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'. Willow gentian is one of the best and easiest gentians for the garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A classic component for the English border, is easy to grow and long lived. Trumpet-shaped flowers are arranged on arching stems in the axils of the upper leaves.