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Gentiana Species, Urn-Shaped Gentian

Gentianaurnula

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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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Synonym

Gentianodes urnula

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Jeffmcc

| October 2014 | neutral

Hi, I am desperately trying to get hold of gentiana urnula cuttings or seeds, and was wondering if anyone could possibly help me, thanks alot

VineWorld

Syracuse, UT (Zone 7b) | July 2012 | positive

This Gentiana is pretty rare, native to the Himalayas, it has a unique cube, ribbed, shape with very large glorious flowers that range fr...Read Moreom white to pink to purple.

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