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Gentiana, Willow Gentian 'Pink Swallow'

Gentianaasclepiadea

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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

asclepiadea (ass-kle-pee-AD-ee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

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Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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dave12122

East Haddam, CT | February 2011 | positive

Super form. Looks a bit like Trycyrtis in bloom. Very easy to grow, partial shade, moist soil. Looks nice trailing over rocks. Would ...Read More

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