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Gentiana Species, Purple Gentian

Gentianapurpurea

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Gentiana purpurea by DaylilySLP
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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
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Coilantha purpurea
Gentianusa purpurea
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15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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