Gentian. A pretty gentian with rosettes of dark green leaves, often tinted purple. Bell-shaped white flowers, with faint green or purple-brown veining. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Gentiana saxosa
A pretty gentian with rosettes of dark green leaves, often tinted purple. Bell-shaped white flowers, with faint green or purple-brown veining.
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | saxosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Gentian |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 8cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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