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Gentiana purdomii
Also Known As
- GENTIAN
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Gentiana purdomii plant details
Gentiana purdomii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer blue, cream, green and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana purdomii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: gentianaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue, cream, green and purple blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana purdomii
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Native to China, found in higher elevations and is closely related to the US native G. algida. About 2" long tubular flowers are borne in clusters of 3-12, cream-colored, striped and highlighted from greenish-purple to blue. This makes the buds extremely attractive. Easy in regular, well drained garden soil.
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Gardening facts about Gentiana purdomii plant
How to Grow Gentiana purdomii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- green
- blue
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 5"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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