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
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Gentiana | 
|---|---|
| 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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