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Gentiana Species, Greater Fringed Gentian, Fringed Gentian

Gentianopsiscrinita

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Family

Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gentianopsis (jen-shee-an-OP-sis)

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Species

crinita (krin-EE-tuh)

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Synonym

Gentiana americana

Gentiana crinita

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Blue

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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negative

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sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | September 2008 | positive

Native to the Eastern US.

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Gentiana Species, Greater Fringed Gentian, Fringed Gentian

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