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Gentian is a cool-season flowering plant with a compact to upright growth habit and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is well adapted to temperate and alpine climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. This plant establishes gradually from seed and is suitable for rock gardens, borders, and container planting. It prefers cooler temperatures and consistent moisture for steady and uniform growth.
Features
- Cool-season plant with compact to upright growth
- Suitable for rock gardens, borders, and containers
- Performs well in full sun to partial shade
- Adapted to cooler and alpine-like conditions
- Requires consistent moisture for steady growth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Gentiana spp.
- Common Name (US): Gentian
- Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
- Growth Habit: Compact to upright herbaceous plant
- USDA Zones: 3-8
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- Growing Season: Cool to mild season
- Sowing Season: February to April and September to October
- Germination Time and Conditions: 21-60 days; may require cold stratification at 1-5°C
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Mature Plant Size: 10-60 cm height, 15-30 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 15-30 cm between plants
