Bottle Gentian

Bottle Gentian

Gentiana andrewsiiGentiana andrewsii

Description: Tight clusters of bottle-shaped flowers visited by bumble bees, which are strong enough to force their way into the closed flowers.
Propagation: Divisions, cuttings, seeds
Initial bloom (month and week): September W4
Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden
Color of flower: Blue
Height: 1-2′
Spread: 12″
Family: Gentianaceae
Soil type: Sand, loam, or clay
Soil moisture: Moist to wet
Light: Sun to part shade
Zone: 3-6

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