Trumpet Gentian. A pretty spring flowering gentian with narrow dark green leaves. Deep blue trumpet-shaped flowers, with green spots inside. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Gentiana acaulis
A pretty spring flowering gentian with narrow dark green leaves. Deep blue trumpet-shaped flowers, with green spots inside.
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | acaulis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Trumpet Gentian |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 8cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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