Gentiana Species, Stemless Gentian, Trumpet Gentian, Blauer Enzian
Gentiana acaulis
| Family: | Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | acaulis (a-KAW-liss) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Ciminalis acaulis |
| Synonym: | Gentiana excisa |
| Synonym: | Gentiana grandiflora |
| Synonym: | Gentiana vulgaris |
| Synonym: | Gentianusa acaulis |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Sorrento, British Columbia
East Haddam, Connecticut
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Lexington, Massachusetts
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Canby, Oregon
Sherwood, Oregon
Barto, Pennsylvania
Sumas, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 28, 2004, daryl from vernon, BC (Zone 6a) wrote: I have had this plant for approx 10 years,got it from Germany. |
