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Gentianaceae
Gentiana Species, Broad-Petal Gentian
Gentianaplatypetala
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Family
Gentianaceae
(jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gentiana
(jen-shee-AN-uh)
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Species
platypetala
(plat-ee-PET-uh-la)
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Synonym
Gentiana covillei
Pneumonanthe platypetala
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
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