Gentiana, Gentian 'True Blue'

Gentiana

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Durango, Colorado

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Washington, Illinois

Belchertown, Massachusetts

Hubbardston, Massachusetts

Sandwich, Massachusetts

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

Tullahoma, Tennessee

Canyon Lake, Texas

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ROSLINDALE, MA | May 2014 | neutral

Upright, 15-20" tall. True blue flowers from late July into September. Moist well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

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