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Gentiana, Willow Gentian 'Rosea'

Gentianaasclepiadea

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Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh)
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Species
asclepiadea (ass-kle-pee-AD-ee-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods
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 pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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