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Common
name: "Crested Gentiana"
Latin name: Gentiana septemfida var. lagodechiana
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Zone: 3
- 8
Elevation to:
Growth habit: Mound forming
Max height: 8" - 12"
Spread: 6"
Flowers: Yes, July - August
Flower type: Tubular
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
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Pictured: Crested
Gentiana
Gentiana septemfida lagodechiana |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Crested Gentiana in full sun to partial shade in light, well drained soil.
Crested Gentiana prefers to be grown where the plant will receive mid day shade.
A good for alpine or rock gardens.
Propagation:
Purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Once established plants may be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Slugs. |
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