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Gentianaplatypetala

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Gentiana platypetala by Grasmussen
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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
platypetala (plat-ee-PET-uh-la)
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Synonym
Gentiana covillei
Pneumonanthe platypetala
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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