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Gentiana dinarica

Also Known As

Blue Trumpet Gentian
Gentian

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Gentiana dinarica plant details

Gentiana dinarica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana dinarica

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: rare, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana dinarica

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright blue bell-shaped flowers produced in e.summer make this tiny (to 3") Gentian from a tiny area in the Carpathian Mts a real gem ...but not a difficult gem to keep happy?just give it a bit of lime. S/M-GDr/lime

By: Forestfarm

A fine deep purplish blue trumpet gentian of the acaulis persuasion, usually lacking the green throat spots, it's a lime lover and quite free flowering, with a rather restricted distribution in Bosnia and the South Carpathians ZONE 5