Yellow Gentian,Bitterwort. An erect clump-forming gentian with pleated bluish green leaves. Stout stems with clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Gentiana lutea
An erect clump-forming gentian with pleated bluish green leaves. Stout stems with clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | lutea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Yellow Gentian, Bitterwort |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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