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Gentiana dahurica

Gentian

A low-growing, tufted perennial with solitary, deep blue blooms with white throats and leathery, bright green foliage.

  • »  Dark blue, tubular flowers with a white throat
  • »  Blooms are held at the ends of the stems, as well as in the nodes of the leaves
  • »  Glossy, long, narrow, deep green leaves
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

1gal
$21.88
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Gentiana dahurica

The roots of the gentian species contain some of the most bitter compounds known to man and make an excellent tonic for the digestive system.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gentiana dahurica

Grows best in an average to moist, acidic, well-drained soil, in partial shade and where it is protected from the hot, afternoon sun. Tolerant of full sun with adequate moisture. Winter wet sites may result in root rot. Primarily grown in alpine habitats where summers are cool and damp.