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    • Photo of Gentiana verna flower by Forestfarm

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    Gentiana verna

    Also Known As

    • Spring Gentian

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 5"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Gentiana verna plant details

    Gentiana verna is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana verna

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: gentianaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, trough garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana verna

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Producing sheets of blue on alpine pastures in Europe, this spring or "star" (for their lovely azure blue stars atop 4" stems) gentian requires patience and care in the garden. S/M/GDr (not dry) perfect drainage

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Gentiana verna plant

    How to Grow Gentiana verna

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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