Spring Gentian. A pretty gentian forming mats of dark green leaves. Narrow tubular, azure-blue flowers with white throats in spring. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy.
Gentiana verna
A pretty gentian forming mats of dark green leaves. Narrow tubular, azure-blue flowers with white throats in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | verna |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spring Gentian |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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