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    Gentiana parryi

    Also Known As

    • Gentian
    • PARRY'S MOUNTAIN GENTIAN

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-16"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

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    Gentiana parryi plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana parryi

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: gentianaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana parryi

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This taller growing species can be encountered in the Rockies from lower rich meadows up to above the tree line. The large flowers are broad-goblet shaped and mid-blue. They are borne singly or in groups of up to 6 and open when the sun is out. Easy to grow in an average garden soil.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Gentiana parryi plant

    How to Grow Gentiana parryi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 10"-15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Gentiana acaulis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Gentiana dahurica

    aka Gentiana gracilipes, Gentian

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 10"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Gentiana cruciata

    aka Cross Gentian

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-16"

    Width: 10"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Gentiana 'Strathmore'

    aka Autumn Gentian

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gentiana 'Strathmore' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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