Gentian. A pretty gentian with prostrate stems of mid-green leaves. In late summer produces clusters of narrow bell-shaped, bright blue flowers, with white throats and darker stripes. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Gentiana septemfida
A pretty gentian with prostrate stems of mid-green leaves. In late summer produces clusters of narrow bell-shaped, bright blue flowers, with white throats and darker stripes.
	
	
	Category: Alpines
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Gentiana | 
|---|---|
| Species | septemfida | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Gentian | 
| Flower Colour | blue | 
| Soil | Light | 
| Aspect | Full sun | 
| Foliage | Herbaceous | 
| Height | 10cm, 15cm | 
| Family | Gentianaceae | 
| Spread | 30cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate | 
| 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 | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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