Gentiana sp. (Gentian)

Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue star-shaped flower close up with green and purple foliage background.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) star-shaped blue flower among green and purple leaves.

Botanical name: Gentiana sp.

Common name: Gentian

Family: Gentianaceae

Origin: Asia, Europe and the Americas

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8

Plant type: Spice or herb
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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This is a cosmopolitan genus, occurring in alpine habitats of temperate regions of Asia, Europe and the Americas.

True sapphire blue upward-facing 2" flowers mingle with the emerald green foliage producing long-blooming garden treasures. Flowers sparkle with the morning dew. Prolific flowering occurs up and down the stems on each node from midsummer into early fall. The smooth, mid-green, lance-shaped leaves form a nice sized clump that is perfectly proportioned for the middle of the flower border. Compact and well-branched habit. A charming addition to the hard to find "blues" in perennials. Easier to grow than most Gentians, this beauty sends up a multitude of flowers, often blooming right into fall. Prefers full sun to part shade, but should be protected from the afternoon sun in regions with hot, humid summers. Well-drained soil with average moisture.


Image gallery: 13 images
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue flower close up showing light green leaves with pointed edges
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) flower with blue petals and green leaves in a close up image.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) with blue trumpet flowers and small green leaves among rough stones.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) with vibrant blue trumpet flowers emerging from dense green low foliage.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) white flower with purple spots, close up view of trumpet petals.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) white trumpet flower with vertical purple stripes and spots among green foliage.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) with blue flower carpet plant covering ground in rocky soil area.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) with clusters of intense blue trumpet flower petals spreading across the ground.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) purple flower cluster with pointed narrow green leaves on stems
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) purple flowers growing in dense clusters along upright green stems
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) deep blue trumpet flower close up with green leaves and buds.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) trumpet flowers in shades of deep blue with white speckled throat.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue flower in a container, top down view of the plant.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue trumpet flower nestled among narrow green leaves in a black container.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue flower plant covering the ground with many small trumpet shaped blossoms.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) with numerous blue trumpet shaped flowers scattered among low growing green foliage.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue flower plant with narrow green leaves, close up.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue flower cluster above green foliage inside metal container.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue flower plant covering the ground with dense green foliage
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) plant with numerous trumpet shaped blue flowers among thick green leaves
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) with many blue trumpet flower clusters among rocks and green foliage.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) with trumpet-shaped blue flowers growing low among grey stones and green leaves.
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) deep blue trumpet flower clustered among many small dense green leaves
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) trumpet flowers stand out against low growing dense green foliage on ground
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) blue funnel flower close up with white speckles on petals
Gentiana sp. (Gentian) with blue and white bell-shaped flower clusters above deep green leaves


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