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.
	
	
	Category: Alpines
	
	
							
											
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								| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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