Gentiana Species, Broad-Petal Gentian
Gentianaplatypetala

Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh)
Species: platypetala (plat-ee-PET-uh-la)

Synonym:Gentiana covillei

Synonym:Pneumonanthe platypetala

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting