Gentian. A pretty autumn flowering gentian with narrow mid-green leaves. Pale blue trumpet-shaped flowers, with darker stripes on the outside. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Gentiana ‘Inverleith’
A pretty autumn flowering gentian with narrow mid-green leaves. Pale blue trumpet-shaped flowers, with darker stripes on the outside.
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Inverleith' |
| Common Name | Gentian |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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