Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh) (Info)
Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh) (Info)
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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 1: below -45.6 °C (-55 °F)
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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