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Gentiana pneumonanthe
Also Known As
- MARSH GENTIAN
Plant type
perennial, aquatic
size
- H: 10"-15"
- W: 10"-15"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Gentiana pneumonanthe plant details
Gentiana pneumonanthe is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana pneumonanthe
- Plant type: perennial aquatic
- Plant family: gentianaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana pneumonanthe
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: rabbit
- Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Bears clusters of 1 1/2" long trumpets from the axils of dark green, needle-like leaves. The common name is somewhat misleading; it grows just fine in average, neutral to acid soil, although it doesn't mind moist soil. Ours is actually growing happily next to a very happy Daphne, known for disliking wet soil. Rare and unusual!
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How to Grow Gentiana pneumonanthe
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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