Spring Gentian. A pretty gentian forming mats of dark green leaves. Narrow tubular, azure-blue flowers with white throats in spring. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy.
Gentiana verna
A pretty gentian forming mats of dark green leaves. Narrow tubular, azure-blue flowers with white throats in spring.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Gentiana |
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Species | verna |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Spring Gentian |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Gentianaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
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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