Gentiana paradoxa

Also Known As

Gentian

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Gentiana paradoxa plant details

Gentiana paradoxa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer blue, purple, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana paradoxa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, purple, white and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana paradoxa

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful species just for the narrow foliage alone, which densely clothes the relatively long stems in whorls. In fall, they take on golden-yellow tones. The large, electric blue flowers, arranged in clusters, are an amazing work of art: The white throat is purple spotted in rows, the spots extend into the blue lobes of the corolla (petals) but are yellowish to clear in color. At the crest the flowers are fringed. Easy to grow in an average, well drained garden soil and long-lived.